University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
posted 8 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Chicago, IL
Educational Services
About the position
The Research Professional, Analyst at The University of Chicago will be responsible for executing and documenting experiments related to DNA constructs, protein expression, and structure determination. This role involves utilizing biophysical techniques for protein characterization, building molecular systems for simulation, and preparing scientific presentations and reports. The analyst will also train group members and assist with laboratory tasks, including grant applications and data analysis.
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.
- Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data.
- Participates in the promotion of a research project.
- Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts.
- Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
- Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
- May present work at scientific meetings.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
- PhD in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through relevant 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.
- Professional development opportunities.
