Research Scientist, Columbia

Research Scientist

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.Posting Details

Posting Summary USC Market Title - Post Doctoral Fellow Business Title - Research Scientist Campus - Columbia Work County - Richland College/Division - College of Arts and Sciences Department - CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry Part/Full Time - Full Time Hours per Week - 40 Type of Faculty Position - Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)Basis - 12 months Job Search Category - Other About University of South Carolina - From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, its Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of its system institutions place strong emphasis on service— helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.South Carolina Retirement - No State Insurance Programs - No Annual Leave - No Sick Leave - No Position Description Advertised Job Summary - The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow to develop microbial heterologous expression systems via synthetic biology technologies, aiming to utilize the vast genetic potentials of the biosynthetic gene clusters from cultivatable microbes for production of bioactive natural products, such as antibiotics and anticancer agents. Following the establishment of a high efficiency heterologous expression system, the selected promising biosynthetic gene clusters will be cloned/synthesized and expressed in this heterologous expression system for production of the corresponding compounds. The production level and chemical diversity will be further tuned by genetic manipulation. In addition, the biological and/or physiological activities of the compounds discovered will be studied. Additional job responsibilities include contributing to writing manuscripts and reports on funded projects and assisting in training graduate and undergraduate students in their research.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a closely related science with experience in microbial genetics, gene editing, and synthetic biology. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of microbial genetics and synthetic biology are required; Enzymology, natural products chemistry, and biological evaluation would be a plus. Strong communication and writing abilities are also required.Job Duties Job Duty - Develop microbial heterologous expression systems via synthetic biology technologies, aiming to utilize the vast genetic potentials of the biosynthetic gene clusters from cultivatable microbes for production of bioactive natural products. Essential Function - Yes Percentage of Time - 40Job Duty - Assists in supervising and training graduate and undergraduate students in their research projects. Essential Function - Yes Percentage of Time - 20 Job Duty - Contribute to writing manuscripts and reports on funded projects. Essential Function - Yes Percentage of Time - 20 Job Duty - Biological and/or physiological activities of the compounds discovered will be studied.Essential Function - Yes Percentage of Time - 20 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. - NoPosting Detail Information Desired Start Date - 05/16/2021 Position End Date - 04/30/2022 Job Open Date - 04/30/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled - Yes EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have at least a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a closely related science with experience in microbial genetics, gene editing, and synthetic biology?

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