University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Looking for Visiting Research Scientist – Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Full Time

Visiting Research Scientist – Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Job Summary
Responsible for conducting and publishing fundamental research and supervising undergraduate student researchers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting the design, synthesis, characterization, and optimization of customized designer DNA nanostructures for virus sensing.
• Writing and publishing the research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting the research in the relevant conference.
• Mentoring and working with new graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in nucleic acid sequence programming, DNA nanostructure design, assembly, and characterization, click chemistry and characterization, can carrying virus biosensing assays.
Biosafety training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge related to DNA nanotechnology, Materials Science, Conjugation chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis.  Salary is competitive and
commensurate
with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal
equity. The salary range for this position starts at $45,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 29, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific
position, please contact Jacinda King @ [email protected]. For
questions regarding the application process, please contact
217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1022784

Job Category: Research

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