Staff Scientist

Staff Scientist Position

The laboratory of Arvind Murugan at the University of Chicago is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our team. We are a biological physics lab in the physics department and James Franck Institute, investigating the evolution of complex molecular machines using directed molecular evolution and high-throughput sequencing techniques together with computational and theoretical analysis. Our lab works primarily with bacteriophages,

E. coli and yeast.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop new high-throughput experimental assays.
• Conduct experiments on molecular evolution using these assays.
• Carry out computational analyses of experimental data, including modern ML-based methods.
• Lead the writing of scientific manuscripts.
• Mentor graduate students on both their experimental and theoretical projects.
• Collaborate with the lab's Staff Scientist to build a new research direction in the lab.
• Organize a talk series featuring early-career researchers across the James Franck Institute and the Center for Living Systems.
• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data. Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a related field and knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred competencies include high organizational skills, attention to detail, high problem-solving skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work with a team.

Application documents required include a resume. References are preferred.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees. The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.