Associate Research Professor - Montana State University : Job Details

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This position requires prior experience in the area of antiviral defense, mentorship of undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral trainees, and management of day-to-day laboratory operations.

Position Details

Faculty Tenure Track: No

Faculty Rank: NTT

Position Number: 4B2313

Department: Microbiology & Cell Biology

Division: College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type: Research Faculty

Contract Term: Fiscal Year

Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE: 1.0

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Recruitment Type: Open

General Statement

The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology (MCB) has strong research programs in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and cell biology supported by state-of-the-art core facilities. Pathogen-containment facilities that accommodate small (BSL-3 & BSL-2) and large (ABSL-2) animal research are also available. The Department is part of the College of Agriculture and is a component of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES). MCB is the primary department at MSU providing pre-medical and pre-veterinary training. The department is home to the Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program, and our faculty participate in both the WWAMI Medical Education Program and the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. The department contributes significantly to MSUs Center for Biofilm Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Responsibilities:

• Mastery of molecular cloning techniques (Gibson Assembly, Restriction enzyme cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, etc.).
• Protein expression and purification from both bacterial and mammalian cells.
• Biochemical assays related to protein activity validation and quantification, including work with radioactive materials.

Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Purchasing laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Familiarity with university procurement policies and resources (Chrome River, MSU SmartBuy).
• Maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment, including minor to moderate repairs when appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with university guidelines, including Biosafety Protocols and Radioactive Material Protocols.
• Appropriate waste disposal (biohazard, chemical, radioactive, etc.).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and managing laboratory finances.
• Quarterly budget projection meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI).

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Structural or Molecular biology.
• Postdoc experience in antiviral defense.
• Evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of mentoring students and postdocs.

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Prior experience in lab management.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State Universitys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Application Information

Screening of applications will begin on December 27, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veterans preference, please complete the veterans preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

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