Structural Biology Research Scientist

**Job Family** **:**

Biologist

**Travel Required** **:**

None

**Clearance Required** **:**

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

**What You Will Do** **:**
We are seeking a Structural Biology Research Scientist to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) through viral protein construct design, expression optimization, protein purification, and cryo-electron microscopy studies that advance vaccine development. Ideal candidates will bring structural virology experience and skills in assay development, data analysis, reporting, and mentorship. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:

+ Design and generate expression constructs for viral proteins (e.g., envelope glycoproteins, capsid proteins, regulatory proteins).

+ Develop and optimize expression systems (mammalian, insect, or stable cell lines).
+ Purify proteins using chromatography met...