Research Associate - Ulijasz Lab

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Research Associate - Ulijasz Lab Position Title Research Associate -Ulijasz Lab Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A) Department Name MICROBIOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities
The Ulijasz lab (www.ulijaszlab.com) at Loyola University Chicago Department of Microbiology and Immunology is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on a recently NIH funded project in the area of molecular microbiology. Our lab researches molecular mechanisms of bacterial signal transduction/sensors in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial pathogens. To accomplish this, we and our collaborators use a wholistic and innovative array of methods, including high-throughput sequencing, protein biochemistry/molecular biology, structural biology, super resolution microscopy and animal infections to reveal novel proteins and pathways that contribute to microbial disease.

Using a novel screening method, metabolic-coupled tn-sequencing (Met-seq; Glanville et al. mSystems, 2021), the Ulijasz lab has recently discovered a subset of protein domains that bind heme and sense and responds to glyoxal; a ubiquitous toxin that results from glycolysis. The accumulation of glyoxal (and methylglyoxal) is thought to be an underlying cause of many human diseases though its irreversible damage to key proteins. In prokaryotes the mechanisms of glyoxal sensing and response are especially enigmatic. The project will entail investigating how this novel family of proteins sensing and responds to glyoxal in the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and possibly other microorganisms, using a series of molecular techniques.

The Ulijasz lab is located at Loyola University Chicago in the western Chicago suburbs. Located in the midwestern United States in the state of Illinois. Chicago is the third largest city in the US, and home to several national sports teams, a top-rated and ethnically diverse restaurant scene and world renowned entertainment. Housing is affordable and the city/surrounding areas offer accessible and safe public transit around the city.

Interested candidates should send an application packet, including all the following by email to aulijasz@luc.edu .

1. Cover letter indicating current and future research interests;
2. Expected starting date
3. Curriculum vitae;
4. Names and contact information for 3 references

­­ Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field. The successful candidate will have a stron­­­g background in microbial genetics and molecular biology, including protein expression and purification, and the ability to conduct his/her research independently. The candidate will be working with several collaborating labs on aspects of the project. Applicants with a knowledge base in protein-protein interactions, and/or mass spectrometry and/or super resolution microscopy would be pre­ferred, but is not required. Physical Demands Standing Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field. The successful candidate will have a stron­­­g background in microbial genetics and molecular biology, including protein expression and purification, and the ability to conduct his/her research independently. The candidate will be working with several collaborating labs on aspects of the project. Applicants with a knowledge base in protein-protein interactions, and/or mass spectrometry and/or super resolution microscopy would be pre­ferred, but is not required. Open Date 02/07/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/18883 Job Number 8550498 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement
2. Research Statement
3. Writing Sample
4. Scholarly Publications
5. Teaching Evaluations
6. Other Document
7. Unofficial Transcripts
8. Multi Media
9. Resume

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