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Northwestern University · 2 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Laimins Laboratory

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Northwestern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Laimins laboratory to study the pathogenesis of high-risk human papillomaviruses and their effects on DNA damage repair pathways. The role involves project implementation, performing molecular biology analyses, and overseeing students while contributing to the lab's research efforts.

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Responsibilities

Project implementation. Performing molecular biology analyses
Reporting to advisor and presenting lab meetings
Writing manuscripts
Performing cell culture and maintaining stocks
Overseeing rotating students
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular biologyCell cultureRNA analysesWestern blottingRT-PCREnglish proficiencyPresentation skills

Required

PhD in molecular biology or infectious disease
Experience in cell culture, western, RT-PCR, RNA analyses and imaging
Ability to perform molecular biology studies and to not require daily oversight of project and its directions
Able to give talks to lab on their work and to develop new directions for study
English: spoken and written

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 potential or continuing education

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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