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Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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MED-Biochem&Molecular Genetics

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Job Summary

Participate in an NSF-funded project investigating how multiple yeast prion elements work together to influence global transcription and maintain proteostasis. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, as well as analyzing results under the supervision of the PI. The project’s goal is to identify prion-linked differentially expressed genes and determine whether they are associated with heritable phenotypic alterations.

Specific Responsibilities

Design, set-up, and conduct basic experiments Analyze results from individual experiments, troubleshoot/improve protocols Effectively communicate with PI and lab members Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and results Train students and/or junior lab members Draft manuscripts from the obtained data and complete their publication procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) For this section, only list the minimum requirements needed to perform the work, and leave the ‘desired or nice to have’ qualifications for the ‘Preferred Qualifications’ section. The education, work experience, skills, abilities, licenses/certifications should all directly relate to the job’s responsibilities.

PhD in biological sciences With 1st author-ed publication(s)

Minimum Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

Knowledge in biochemistry and molecular genetics, and skills in molecular biology

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at

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Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at

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Professional Growth & Development

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