Staff Scientist

Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend scientific and technical literature, and methods to stay abreast of developments in the field.

$70,000.00

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Chuan He in the Department of Chemistry.

The He Lab seeks a highly experienced scientist with expertise in drug discovery, chemical biology, epitranscriptomics, and next-generation sequencing technologies.

The candidate will lead research projects involving RNA modifications, gene regulation, and the discovery and application of small-molecule chemical probes and therapeutic agents to investigate biological mechanisms and disease processes.

Perform routine and advanced molecular biology experiments, including nucleic acid extraction, purification, quantification, PCR/RT-PCR, and gel-based analysis.

Prepare and process RNA and DNA samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, including library preparation and QC steps.

Design, evaluate, and apply small-molecule chemical probes and therapeutic agents to investigate the functions of DNA/RNA modification pathways and their potential as therapeutic targets.

One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since then, The University of Chicago has been the recipient of more than 73 Nobel Prize recipients, 15 of which came from the Department of Chemistry. Our current faculty have considerable strength in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as in interdisciplinary research that delves into biology, physics, and materials science.