The Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago is seeking three Protein Purification and Crystallization Experts across three positions ranging in rank from Research Tech II/III, PostDoc, Research Associate, or Senior Research Associate. Title and Salary contingent on expertise. Apply at either of these links: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3726731213/ http://www.indeed.com/job/protein-purification-and-crystallization-expert-12b173ace56560e2 Position #1 will focus on purification of viral helicase proteins for use in high throughput screening efforts and for protein crystallization as part of a funded large multi-institution project. Expertise in protein purification and crystallization of ligand-bound structures from PhD/postdoc studies or at least 6 years of technical studies is required. Good communication and willing to work in a team science setting is essential. Position #2 will focus on purification of proteins for which structure cannot be predicted by computational methods as part of a large multi-institution funded project. This position is appropriate for person with PhD, Master's or Bachelor's degree with some technical exposure to working with proteins and willingness to master new methods under guidance of a senior supervisor. Good communication skills required to interface with large multi-site team. Position #3 will focus primarily on protein purification and crystallization as part of the multi-site Center for Structural Biology of Infectious Diseases. This person will manage a suite of assigned proteins related to bacterial or viral pathogens and foster projects from plasmid design through protein expression, purification and crystallization. Expertise in protein purification and crystallization of many different types of proteins from PhD and/or postdoc studies is required. Salary will be set based on position title offered and based on prior experience. Technician range: $40,000 - $54,000 depending on years of experience Post Doc range: $56,585-$80,000 depending on years experience All position are for protein purification and crystallization, including complexes and/or soaking with ligands. Person will be responsible to carry projects from design of plasmids for commercial synthesis, protein expression and purification to protein crystallization, crystal monitoring and freezing. Crystallography experience is helpful although this person will work closely with experienced crystallographers and thus crystallographic data collection and analysis is not essential. Communication skills are important as person will work directly with persons from outside labs to pursue studies. Ability to work with other team members to create a positive working environment is essential. Position #1 and #2 are open immediately and thus candidates who do not require Visa will be prioritized. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits:
* 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed COVID-19 considerations: NU has no COVID restrictions. Work Location: In person ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
