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Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194498TM

Position Number

17MML3

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 56 faculty members. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and Sciences Culture Charter for additional information about the College of Sciences.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Is Time Limited

No

Job City & State

Raleigh

Department

Physics

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, shift may vary

Other Work/Responsibilities

Candidate will contribute to the overall goals of the current research projects in the LeBlanc lab. Specifically, we aim to uncover the detailed molecular mechanisms of several biological processes including ribosome assembly by studying the transient protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions that drive the pathways forward at the single-molecule level. Candidate will express, purify, and fluorescently label enzymes of interest and study them using time-resolved fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy. Candidate will also use computational modeling methods to further our understanding of the experimental data. Candidate will contribute to the development of an outreach initiative involving high school students and teachers.

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelors degree in Biology or Biochemistry, or a related field.

Genetic and genomics knowledge, experience with computational modeling methods, experience with molecular mechanisms of biological processes

Department Required Skills

Interest in engaging with the local community to fulfill outreach goals.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$20/hour

Job Open Date

07/19/2024

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/204700

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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