Staff Scientist

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 17.5 Department: 400023 Microbiology Administration Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 H Compensation Range: $29.05 - $40.67 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE This role will be pivotal in further undersetting how bacteriophages manipulated DNA in their host bacteria, with the broader goal of developing microbial genome engineering approaches. This role will also perform lab managerial duties, including equipment maintenance, ordering, and supply organization. Supervision of others may be required. Individual must also have strong writing skills and experience with manuscript and figure preparation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify/design and interpret experiments related to phage recombinase- mediated integration of DNA. Formulates research methods and approaches to answer specific questions aligned with overall laboratory research goals. Investigate mechanisms dictating DNA fate in bacterial cells. Scientific writing for manuscripts including design and construction of figures, must be facile with Adobe suite and Prism software. Supervision of students and training of laboratory members as needed. Serves as a resource for standard protocols, troubleshooting, and data interpretation. Perform experiments using techniques that include standard microbiology and molecular biology approaches, microscopy, cell signaling assays, immunofluorescence staining. Writes protocols. Lab management responsibilities, including maintenance of records, ordering, biosafety compliance. Coordinates with and contacts outside vendors and technical representatives for routine equipment maintenance and supply inquiries. Informed about trends in field by reading professional journals, attends/participates in lab meetings, and as appropriate, external meetings and seminars. Informed about trends in the field by reading professional journals, attends/participates in lab meetings, and as appropriate, external meetings and seminars. Other job duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PhD Required 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training or equivalent combination of education and experience Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Bacterial genetics of pathogens and willingness to be trained, assay development, data interpretation and presentation. Protein biochemistry, cell biology/cell signaling. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed required. Required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.