Research Associate - Structural Biologist
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The Research Associate will study group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptases and related proteins. The work includes protein purification and characterization, biochemical and biophysical assays, and structural analysis using X-ray diffraction and/or cryo-electron microscopy. The associate will also contribute to manuscripts and proposals, present at lab meetings, manage project-specific supplies, and mentor graduate students.
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Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography FPLC and other methods. Characterize wild-type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction quality crystals and/or for cryo-electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic acid complexes. Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays.Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid-protein complexes by X-ray diffraction and/or cryo-EM structures.Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings. Attend lab meetings and other meetings. Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project.Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,110 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$70–100K/yr382 salary ranges
- US median$18–20/hr125 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 194 open Research Associate jobs in Texas and 1,110 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (this employer)104 open
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- Experience
- Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (287 postings).
- Education
- 619 of the 1,110 open Research Associate jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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