Postdoctoral Fellow - BMB Biochemistry

About the role

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Schaich Laboratory. The Schaich Lab focuses on studying chromatin biology and its regulation by oxidative DNA demethylation, employing single-molecule and structural approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, record data, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.
• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into project design/interpretation.
• Prepare manuscripts for publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives.
• Submit fellowship applications, as eligible, to bolster research funding and CV building for projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields.
• Strong scientific publication record.
• Experience in protein biochemistry, including the expression and purification of recombinant proteins and the functional analysis of proteins is desired.
• Experience in using single-molecule techniques, particularly with fluorescence microscopy and/or optical tweezers.
• Experience in structural biology (X-ray crystallography, CryoEM).
• Experience in CRISPR/Cas9 construct design, validation, and implementation.
• Experience in cell biology, including CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, transient transfections and PCR.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance, health expense accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, various voluntary insurance plans, paid time off, and retirement programs.