Postdoc Research Associate - College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Mankin Lab
University of Illinois - Chicago
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Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5979909
Postdoc Research Associate - College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Mankin Lab
Postdoc Research Associate - College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Mankin Lab
Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1029692
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Salary: The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000.
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The Mankin & Vasquez-Laslop lab studies molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis. We are investigating how the ribosome, the most ancient and sophisticated molecular machine of the cell, makes proteins, how translation factors help it in this endeavor, and how antibiotics prevent it from doing its job. We are also engineering the ribosome to enable new functions and getting insights in its origin and evolution.
The Postdoc Research Associate will assist with conducting NIH-funded research related to protein synthesis and mechanisms of antibiotic action.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Keeping accurate record of the experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
Presenting the results at scientific meetings.
Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars within the Department.
Carrying out biochemical, genetic, genomic and microbiological experiments targeted at understanding the fundamental mechanisms of translation and mechanisms of action of the ribosome-targeting antibiotics.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics or a related discipline.
Ability to independently design and analyze research projects, with excellent manuscript/grant writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of basic molecular biological and microbiological techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with PCR, gene cloning, plasmid purification, gel electrophoresis, RNA and protein purification.
Experience in next-generation sequencing, RNA-seq and/or Ribo-seq and bioinformatics is highly desirable.
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