Research Professional, Analyst - JR27177-3800

University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Professional, Analyst position at the University of Chicago's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology involves a multifaceted role focused on the execution and documentation of various experiments. The successful candidate will engage in designing primers and DNA constructs, performing DNA cloning, and conducting protein expression and purification. Additionally, the role encompasses structure determination and the analysis and simulation of protein structures, which are critical for understanding biomolecular interactions at an atomic level. In this position, the Research Professional will also be responsible for preparing presentations, posters, and reports to communicate findings effectively. A significant aspect of the role includes training other group members on both experimental and computational techniques, ensuring that knowledge is shared and that the team operates cohesively. The candidate will assist with laboratory tasks, which may include writing grant applications and managing computer time allocations, thereby contributing to the overall success of the research projects. The Research Professional will perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and actively participate in promoting research projects. This includes co-authoring scientific research manuscripts and providing peer reviews for grant applications and manuscripts. Collaboration with academic and community-based organizations to develop new research projects is also a key responsibility. The role may require presenting work at scientific meetings, showcasing the research conducted within the lab. Other related duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic and engaging position within a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design of primers and DNA constructs, DNA cloning.
• Protein expression and purification, structure determination.
• Use of biophysical techniques to characterize proteins.
• Build molecular systems for simulation.
• Analysis and simulation of protein structures.
• Prepare presentations, posters, reports.
• Train group members on experimental and computational techniques.
• Help with laboratory tasks, including writing grant applications and managing computer time allocations.
• Perform experiments and collect and analyze data.
• Participate in the promotion of a research project.
• Participate in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-author/authors scientific research manuscripts.
• Provide peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Collaborate on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• Present work at scientific meetings.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through relevant education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins.
• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations.
• Knowledge of supercomputing environments.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.