[3dem] POSITION AVAILABLE: Visiting Research Specialist Position at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Sat May 3 14:23:20 PDT 2025

*Visiting Research Specialist Position Available in the Polikanov Lab
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the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at
Chicago is looking for a talented, skillful, and highly motivated
researcher to fill the Visiting Research Scientist position to study the
structure and function of the bacterial ribosome.*

For full consideration, please submit your application along with a Cover
Letter, CV, and three references by May 31, 2025. Cover letter should
describe previous research accomplishments and scientific interests as well
as how these fit within the scope of the research in the Polikanov lab.
Questions can be addressed to Yury Polikanov at yuryp at uic.edu.

Visiting Research Specialist- UIC Department of Biological Sciences,
Polikanov Lab
Hiring Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033622
Posting Close Date: 05/31/2025
Link to Apply:
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*Position Summary:*

The Polikanov Lab is seeking a Visiting Research Specialist. Successful
candidate will conduct research by using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM
techniques to obtain a structural basis for various functions of the
bacterial ribosome and its inhibition by different small-molecule
inhibitors. The successful candidate should have a strong theoretical
background in standard biochemical, molecular biology, and biophysical
methods, as well as practical skills in the most standard methods currently
used in molecular biology and biochemistry (such as protein expression,
purification, etc.). Knowledge in X-ray crystallography or other structural
techniques is desired but not required.
The successful candidate would conduct research and assist with training
laboratory personnel in various techniques, experiments, and the
appropriate use of research equipment. He/She would also perform data
analysis and manage, document, and help with the dissemination of research
activities for publication and outreach.

*Duties & Responsibilities:*

   - Record keeping: log and track inventory of chemicals, reagents, and
   lab supplies
   - Maintain accurate records of experiments, procedures, and results
   - Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and free of contaminants
   - Glassware & Equipment Maintenance
   - Prepare culture media, buffers, and reagents according to protocols
   - Assist other researchers in the lab in conducting experiments
   - Purify bacterial ribosomes and all additional components necessary for
   the experiments, such as recombinant proteins, tRNAs
   - Train undergraduate and graduate students in research methods, use of
   equipment, record keeping, and laboratory database entry

*Minimum Qualifications :*

   - Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or
   related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
   - A minimum of 3 years of related research experience.
   - Strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology
   - Practical skills with the most standard methods currently used in
   molecular biology, and biochemistry (such as protein expression,
   purification)

*Salary:* The budgeted salary range for the position is $48,000 to $60,000.
The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on
factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of
the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and
field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for
comparable jobs.
*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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the
largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which
offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a
defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and
Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete
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*Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding.*
*UIC is an EOE including Disability/Vets.*
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candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be
performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act*
*The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to
disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment
and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding
findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.  For more information,
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