University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hiring Senior Research Scientist - Bioengineering in Urbana, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Senior Research Scientist Department of Bioengineering The Grainger College of Engineering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Department of Bioengineering in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Senior Research Scientist position in Dr. Ting Lu’s laboratory. The Senior Research Scientist conductsscientificresearch,workingeitherindependentlyorcollaboratively,asrequiredforresearchprojects, in addition to providing leadership in the management of the laboratory and preparingandsubmittingresearchreportsandpublications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform high-level research in the areas of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering both independently andwithinternalandexternalcollaborators.
• Leadresearchactivitieswithinthelaboratoryincludingprovidingoversightofgraduatestudentsandpostdoctoral research associates associated with related research projects.
• Maintain, update, and manage laboratory records, chemical inventory, and equipment records.Order laboratorysupplies , reviewing and approving all orders for the laboratory.
• Ensure regulatory safety compliance is met, permits for controlled materials are in place, biohazards and chemicalwastesaredisposedofproperly,andrelatedrecordsaremaintained.
• Develop contentandcontributetowritingofpeer-reviewedpublications,andprepareandsubmitresearch progressreports.
• Assist principal investigator in applications for funding and management of current funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, or related areas
• 5 years’ experience in advanced molecular cloning techniques (Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate Assembly,andYeastAssembly)
• 5 years’ experienceinfluorescencemicroscopyandhigh-performanceliquidchromatography

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5years ’ postdoctoralworkinmetabolicengineeringorsyntheticbiology
• 5 years’ experience in managing laboratory supplies, biosafety and equipment maintenance, and supervising andmentoringstudents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Wetlabskillsin microbialpathwaydesign,plasmidconstruction,andstrainengineering.
• Knowledge in microbial metabolism and gene regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date.Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.The minimum starting salary is $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 12, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references.Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Amy Meharry at amym@illinois.edu .For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025272

Job Category: Research

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu