Staff Scientist

About the role

The He Group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago seeks a highly experienced plant biologist with expertise in RNA regulation in plant immunity and development in Arabidopsis and crops.

Responsibilities

• Operates in a highly collaborative mode with all members of the group and with others in the Institute and with off-campus collaborators.
• Under general supervision of principal investigator, supervise and/or assist with the complex technical duties in a laboratory doing non-clinical research.
• Compile documents and assists with interpreting presentations or reports stemming from scientific contributions in the laboratory.
• Gives frequent internal and occasional external talks and tutorials on the thinking and work progress.
• Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Mentor and supervise lab technician and undergraduate students within the group.
• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data.
• Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Plant Biology.
• Experience: Postdoctoral Scholar experience in plant biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Plant Biology.
• Experience: Postdoctoral Scholar experience in plant biology.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of basic computer proficiency including computer programs and standard laboratory equipment; knowledge of relevant scientific fields; knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• References (preferred)

Pay

$70,000.00