Senior Scientist II – Structural Biology

at  Culmen International LLC

Overview:
Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Culmen International is seeking to employ a Senior Scientist II specializing in Structural Biology.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The principal investigator plays a pivotal role in researching and developing medical countermeasures against wound infections, with a focus on antimicrobial development and safety compliance. This role is critical for advancing medical treatments, especially in radiation mass casualty situations, where mitigating injuries from radiation exposure is essential1.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

Structure-Based Drug Design: The PI designs and performs research on structure-based drug design for microbial pathogens relevant to military contexts.
ESKAPEE Pathogens: They develop and recommend drug candidates for specific targets on ESKAPEE pathogens, including Enterococcus species, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae, and Escherichia coli.

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:

They draft research protocols, grant proposals, and maintain accurate records.