at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoc Research Associate - College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Franzblau Lab
Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017151
Posting Close Date:
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Institute for Tuberculosis Research, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy studies essential enzymes in metabolic pathways of M. tuberculosis, focusing on identifying inhibitors against novel and essential targets. Identification, biochemical and kinetic characterization and optimization of new TB lead compounds for further biological study.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform protein expression, purification, enzymatic assay, crystal screening, and prepare report/manuscripts for publication. Due to the nature and length of experiments, candidate must be willing to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed, and will be responsible for preparing regular reports on the results of research conducted.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields. Documented experience in enzymatic assays, enzyme characterization, and site-directed mutagenesis is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of protein crystallography is highly desirable.
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