Northwestern University
Post Doctoral Fellow (Trainee)
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department and Salary
Department: MED-Biochem&Molecular Genetics Salary/Grade: RES/ 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
PhD in biological sciences With 1st author-ed publication(s) Minimum Competencies
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 https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. 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 https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Department: MED-Biochem&Molecular Genetics Salary/Grade: RES/ 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
PhD in biological sciences With 1st author-ed publication(s) Minimum Competencies
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 https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. 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 https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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