Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Research - Chemistry - James Moody Lab

Posting End Date:  December 29, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 12, 2026

Required Degree: Bachelor of Science Degree 

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with:

• Producing, purifying, and crystallizing proteins
• Collecting single crystal diffraction data using synchrotron sources
• Solving, refining, and depositing protein crystal structures
• Using Geneious, PyMOL, Phenix, and Coot software packages
• Oral and written English
• With time management
• With multitasking where appropriate
• Working independently or as part of a team

The ideal candidate will also have experience:

• Designing and cloning DNA constructs
• Organizing, training, and supervising the work of 2 to 4-person research teams
• Presenting research findings in small group and large conference settings

The ideal candidate will additionally have familiarity with:

• Transmission electron microscopy
• Mammalian cell culture
• Organic synthesis
• Python programming
• RNA biochemistry
• Modeling protein fusions

Duties/Expectations: 

The research adjunct will:

• Conduct transmission electron microscopic and X-ray crystallographic studies on various systems of interest, including proteins and ribonucleotides
• Computationally engineer and assay novel biologics
• Identify and participate in training in negative stain and cryo-electron sample preparation, sample screening, data collection, and structure solution
• Plan and execute experiments efficiently
• Present results to and counsel with the PI weekly
• Collaborate effectively with other research teams within and outside the laboratory
• Train fellow researchers in new techniques
• Troubleshoot failed procedures effectively
• Exhibit commitment to the research program and development of the laboratory
• Stay abreast of new developments in the macromolecular structure determination field

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. 

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.