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Biochemistry Researcher

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Perform laboratory research to determine how disease-linked mutations in genes cause dyneinopathies. Responsibilities include purifying dynein from budding yeast, running single-molecule motility assays using TIRF microscopy, growing and handling Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and performing related experimental and genetic analyses.
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Job Description

Position Summary

Will perform research in the lab to understand how disease-correlated mutations in genes are causative of so-called dyneinopathies. 

Department Name

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Anticipated Start Date

July 10th, 2026

Anticipated Weekly Hours

20

Required Job Qualifications

Must know how to purify dynein from budding yeast and perform single molecule motility assays using TIRF microscopy.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Existing knowledge that would permit them to dissect tetrads and perform genetic analysis of resulting progeny.

Essential Duties

Purify proteins, TIRF microscopy, grow/handle budding yeast.

Salary Range20.00

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