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Northwestern University · 4 days ago

Post Doctoral Fellow (Trainee)

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

Northwestern University is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to participate in an NSF-funded project investigating yeast prion elements. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and training junior lab members while aiming to identify prion-linked differentially expressed genes.

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Responsibilities

Design, set-up, and conduct basic experiments
Analyze results from individual experiments, troubleshoot/improve protocols
Effectively communicate with PI and lab members
Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and results
Train students and/or junior lab members
Draft manuscripts from the obtained data and complete their publication procedure

Qualification

PhD in biological sciences1st author-ed publicationBiochemistry knowledgeMolecular genetics knowledgeMolecular biology skills

Required

PhD in biological sciences
With 1st author-ed publication(s)
Knowledge in biochemistry and molecular genetics, and skills in molecular biology

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources for professional growth and development

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
dateFounded in 1851
location
Evanston, Illinois, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.northwestern.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$98.02M
Key Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Diego Klabjan
Professor
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Henry Bienen
Interim President

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