Postdoctoral Researcher – Machine Learning for Protein Design and Engineering
CO - Golden
Full Time Entry-level / Junior USD 73K - 120K
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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LocationCO - Golden.
Position TypePostdoc (Fixed Term).
Hours Per Week40.
Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
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Job DescriptionThe Renewable Resources and Enabling Sciences Center is a talented team of scientists and technicians working in biological, chemical, and catalytic research approaches to renewable energy and materials for a circular economy. The center has strong thrusts in polymer design and upcycling, separations, synthetic biology and bioconversion, analytical sciences, computational modeling, and lignocellulosic chemistry and catalysis.
A postdoctoral researcher role is available in NREL’s Renewable Resources and Enabling Sciences Center. The successful candidate will develop machine learning and deep learning tools that are able to identify and design process-advantaged enzymes for the deconstruction of polymer waste, conversion of C1 substrates, biosensor design, and use in metabolic pathways. This work will be done in close collaboration with a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team.
The successful candidate will be able to:
• co-design the planning and execution of protein selection, design, and engineering efforts with other researchers
• use state-of-the-art deep learning methods to develop predictive models with applications in enzyme selection, engineering, and design
• use machine learning techniques to analyze biochemical data to make engineering recommendations for improving desired enzyme properties
• work with small experimental datasets, using techniques such as semi-supervised learning, transfer learning, etc.
• use structural information, bioinformatics, molecular modeling, and / or machine learning techniques to develop protein sequence/structure/function relationships and make engineering recommendations for improving desired enzyme properties
• work effectively both independently and in a large, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team of biologists, chemists, and engineers.
• collaborate with modeling and experimental collaborators to plan, execute, discuss, and analyze project results and propose new directions.
• communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats
• author peer-reviewed publications
• maintain professionalism and an environment of mutual respect in all communication and interactions with fellow staff and collaborators
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Basic QualificationsMust be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications- Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, and bioinformatics
- Troubleshooting skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines
- A strong publication history in the peer-reviewed scientific literature
- Experience developing approaches to select for and engineer thermo-tolerant enzymes
- Relevant experience with molecular dynamics simulations
- Demonstrated experience in Python and/or other relevant programming languages, especially applied to the development of high-throughput computational workflows
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Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.* Based on eligibility rules
Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.Drug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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