Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) is a full-time, fixed-term (2-year) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $63,000 - $65,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. This position is a full-time, limited-term, post-doctoral research assistant in the Marcus lab (MLab) with a flexible start date as early as January 1, 2027. The primary responsibilities will involve executing and publishing independent research, partnering with current Amherst College undergraduates to help move forward their thesis research projects, and training new undergraduate research students. The position will last for two years (24 months) with the opportunity for renewal. The MLab is dedicated to studying the biophysical and biochemical consequences of protein evolution, with a specialty in p-loop NTPase mechanisms. We employ both wet lab and computational approaches to understand the ‘rules’ underpinning protein-protein interaction selectivity and allosteric regulation. We also have a growing interest in understanding how generative AI interfaces with evolutionary patterns to make predictions of protein structures. An ideal candidate would be comfortable not only bringing their own techniques to our lab but also learning new approaches to answer fundamental questions about protein chemistry. Summary of Responsibilities: Lab-Based Biochemical and Biophysical Research - Research will be dependent on the candidate’s skillset and interests Data Analysis and Scientific Writing - Utilize modern computational approaches to biochemical and biophysical data analysis (such as bioinformatic pipelines and Python-based data analysis packages) - Complete literature review - Contribute to the writing of research articles and grants submitted by the lab Lab Organization and Maintenance - Provide mentorship and training in the lab for our staff of undergraduate researchers - Maintain a clean and safe lab space Qualifications: Required - PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field - Must have at least three years of experience executing supervised biochemical research - Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research - Excellent organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication - Ability to work collaboratively and the desire to train and support undergraduate students with various levels of research experience - Successful completion of required reference and background checks - An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Preferred - Candidates are preferred to have demonstrated experience in at least two of these techniques: - Molecular cloning at large scale and plasmid design - Familiarity with E. coli-based reporter assays - Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation and data analysis - Protein purification via FPLC - Enzymatic and biophysical assays (such as kinetic assays, ITC, etc) - Computational tools, such as molecular dynamics and machine learning (ex. AlphaFold, ESMFold) Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix

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