Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
IBBR leverages state-of-art integrative methods for bioanalytical, biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules: cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray crystallography, small angle neutron and x-ray scattering and mass spectrometry.
IBBR researchers seek to advance therapeutic development, biomanufacturing, and state-of-the-art measurement technologies, to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines to the public. IBBR is a major initiative and supported in part by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower) , an initiative designed to achieve innovation and impact through collaboration.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Research Scientist will work on a research project focuses on the molecular understanding of chaperone-mediated protein folding and translocation using cryo-EM, biochemistry, and computational modeling.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Research Scientist will carry out daily research tasks in the laboratory, including maintaining cell cultures; expressing and purifying proteins; performing biochemical and biophysical assays; determining protein structures using cryo-EM; training undergraduate and graduate students; and contributing to the writing of research proposals and publications.

Physical Demands: Lift 20lbs

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, structural biology, cell biology, physics, or chemistry.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: CV, Cover letter, List of References (3)

Best Consideration Date: 03/10/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Department

CMNS-IBBR

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$65,000- $72,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

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Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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Assistant Research Scientist