Adjunct Researcher - Chemistry & Biochemistry - James Moody Research Lab

Job Title: Adjunct Researcher - Chemistry & Biochemistry - James Moody Research Lab

Posting End Date: October 27, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2026

Required Degree: 

PhD in Chemistry or closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

Applicant should have experience in the following areas:

• Protein fusion design
• Extensive experience in molecular cloning, protein production, and protein crystallography
• Troubleshooting experiments
• Training, supervising, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Presentation and manuscript preparation and delivery

Duties/Expectations: 

• Engineer protein fusions and produce them in bacterial or insect cell culture
• Screen produced proteins against crystallization screens and mount crystals for diffraction
• Screen mounted crystals remotely using beamline robotics and collect diffraction datasets
• Process collected diffraction datasets, solve, and refine molecular structures
• Troubleshoot experiments as needed
• Prepare presentation materials and publications
• Train, supervise, and mentor postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate researchers
• Lead and coordinate the activities of an effective and efficient research team
• Regularly communicate findings and needs with PI and other research teams
• Maintain research productivity

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) 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.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine 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).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

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.