Northwestern University · 3 days ago
Postdoctoral Scholar in Epigenetics and Metabolism
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Epigenetics and Metabolism to join the laboratories of Dr. Shannon Lauberth and Dr. Issam Ben-Sahra. The role involves investigating the relationship between epigenetic regulation and cellular metabolism in cancer, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to analyze complex datasets and contribute to research papers and grant proposals.
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Responsibilities
The postdoc fellow should lead experimental studies to uncover how key transcriptional regulators modulate nucleotide/cellular metabolism. The postdoc fellow will use cutting-edge techniques, including CRISPR screens, RNA-seq, and metabolomic profiling, to investigate transcriptional and metabolic alterations in response to epigenetic disruptions
The postdoc fellow will analyze complex multi-omics datasets to identify critical regulatory nodes between nucleotide synthesis and transcriptional regulation. Findings will be essential in shaping future research directions and experimental designs
The postdoc fellow will work closely with Drs. Issam Ben-Sahra and Shannon Lauberth, as well as other interdisciplinary collaborators, to integrate expertise from different fields and lead team-based projects
The postdoc fellow will contribute to the writing of research papers and grant proposals based on findings, enhancing the scientific output and securing funding for continued research in epigenetics and metabolism
The postdoc fellow will translate fundamental research findings into potential clinical applications by identifying metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer cells, contributing to the department’s goal of developing innovative cancer treatments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related fields
PCR
Western blots
Tissue culture techniques
ChIP
RNA-seq
CRISPR/Cas9-based perturbations
metabolomics to identify regulatory nodes within the transcription–metabolism axis
Preferred
Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology
PCR
Western blots
Tissue culture techniques
ChIP
RNA-seq
Metabolomics
Seahorse Assay
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 where possible
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development in all circumstances
Variety of tools and resources for professional potential or continuing formal education
Company
Northwestern University
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.
Founded in 1851
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey 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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Professor
Henry Bienen
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