TItle: Visiting Research Specialist Department: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Description: The Department of Biological Sciences, is recruiting a Visiting Research Specialist to Conduct research by using X-ray crystallography techniques to obtain structural basis for various functions of the bacterial ribosome and its inhibition by different small-molecule inhibitors. The successful candidate should have capabilities in molecular biology, biophysics, and X-ray crystallography methods, such as various molecular cloning techniques, protein chemistry techniques, as well as expert level of knowledge of the following software: XDS, HKL2000, Coot, PyMol, CCP4, Phenix, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier. A track record of training junior researchers is highly desirable. The successful candidate would conduct his/her own research and assist with the principal investigator’s research, while training other laboratory personnel in various techniques, experiments and the appropriate use of research equipment. They would also perform data analysis and manage, document, and help with the dissemination of research activities for publication and outreach activities. Duties: • Perform research relevant to the assigned projects; • Isolate and crystallize bacterial ribosomes; • Purify all additional components necessary for the crystallization experiments, such as recombinant proteins, tRNAs; • Collect X-ray diffraction data from the ribosome crystals at the APS Synchrotron; • Perform data analysis; coordinate, analyze, and document results for publication; • Directly participate in writing papers and grants based on the experimental data; • Train undergraduate and graduate students in research methods, use of equipment, record keeping, and laboratory database entry; • Attend weekly group meetings and journal clubs. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences required, Master’s degree or higher is preferred • Minimum of 3 years of laboratory research experience is required • Strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology is required. • Experience in X-ray crystallography is not required but highly desirable • Experience with molecular cloning and protein chemistry is highly desirable. • Experience with bacterial ribosomes and bacterial translation systems. • Successful candidate should be able to walk into the laboratory and be able start working without significant additional training in basic molecular biology techniques. For fullest consideration please complete the on-line application and upload a resume by June 6, 2018 at https://jobs.uic.edu/job- board/job-details?jobID=95609&job=visiting-research- specialist-biological-sciences. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. -- ------------------------------ Yury Polikanov, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 900 South Ashland Avenue, MBRB 4170 Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: 1-312-413-2408 (Office) Tel: 1-312-355-0463 (Laboratory) Fax: 1-312-413-2691 E-mail: yu...@uic.edu Web-Page: *http://bios.uic.edu/bios/people/faculty/yury-polikanov <http://bios.uic.edu/bios/people/faculty/yury-polikanov>* [image: Inline image 1] ------------------------------
