University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
5 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbial Natural Products at the University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Chicago in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Pharmacology
Funding
Salary is $50,000–$55,000 per year. Benefits may include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Country
United States
University
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbial Natural Products at the University of Illinois Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Adaikpoh Laboratory.
The Adaikpoh Lab studies ecological relationships between plants and their associated bacteria to discover new antimicrobial natural products. Research may involve bacterial genome mining, transcriptomic studies, gene deletion and heterologous expression of bacterial gene clusters, metabolite analysis, antibacterial and antifungal testing, natural-product isolation, and structural elucidation.
Applicants should hold a PhD in molecular biology, pharmacognosy, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline, with publications in microbial natural-products research or a related area. Preferred expertise includes gene deletion, heterologous gene-cluster expression, transcriptomics, bacterial genome mining, HPLC, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, microbiology, and genomics.
The successful researcher will work with Dr. Barbara I. Adaikpoh, mentor students, present findings at scientific meetings, collaborate with researchers, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals. The position is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Salary is $50,000–$55,000 annually, with potential employee benefits including insurance, retirement, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding details
Salary is $50,000–$55,000 per year. Benefits may include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in molecular biology, pharmacognosy, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline and have a publication record in microbial natural-products research or a related field. Preferred experience includes gene deletion, heterologous gene-cluster expression, transcriptomics, bacterial genome mining, HPLC, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, microbiology, and genomics.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Illinois Chicago careers portal using the listed requisition link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates should apply as soon as possible.
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