CareerPlan

Research Professional

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$60k–$80k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct experiments and analyze data to support research on microbial mobile genetic elements and recombinase machinery using cryo-EM and biochemistry.

Role type

Research Professional (PhD level)

Builds

Scientific research outputs and grant applications

Domain

Structural biology, biochemistry, microbiology

Required skills

Cryo electron microscopy, Protein purification, Biochemistry of protein-DNA interactions, DNA recombinases, Structural-biology related bioinformatics

Preferred skills

Peer-reviewed publications, Microbial mobile genetic elements knowledge, Problem-solving, Initiative in tool selection

Technologies

Cryo electron microscopy, Bioinformatics tools

Responsibilities

Perform experiments and collect/analyze data, Prepare and write grant applications and reports, Collaborate on new research projects with academic organizations

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC