Research Scientist/Engr 1

**Job Description**

**Field of research** :

Protein engineering, synthetic biology, and biochemical tool development with emphasis on optogenetically controlled RNA/DNA polymerases, programmable nucleic-acid writing, and in vitro assay systems for polymerase activity, specificity, and error control.

**Purpose of the research project(s):**

To build and execute the experimental pipeline for engineering and characterizing light-responsive RNA polymerase systems. The position will support molecular cloning, protein production, and cell-free functional assays needed to generate sponsor-facing milestones and publications on optogenetic polymerase control, sequence-programmed RNA synthesis, and related protein-sensor technologies.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities:**

- Molecular cloning and construct generation – 25%

Design and build plasmids for engineered T7 polymerases, optogenetic domains, protein binders, reporters, and assay...

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