Postdoctoral Positions in Chicago at Beach Lab, Oakes Lab

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Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Positions in Chicago

Beach Lab, Oakes Lab, Chicago invites application for Postdoctoral Positions in Chicago from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Beach Lab investigates how cells build contractile forces. These forces are critical many cellular processes, such as cell migration and cell division. Our primary approach is to use high-resolution and super-resolution imaging techniques to determine how cells control the spatio-temporal assembly dynamics of myosin motor proteins. Postdoctoral Positions in Chicago

Research/Job Area- Molecular/cell biology, physics, and engineering

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Location- Chicago

Eligibility/Qualification–

We are currently recruiting at the Ms, PhD and postdoctoral level. Positions could be in the Beach Lab, Oakes Lab, or both.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to: molecular/cell biology, physics, and engineering
  • Enthusiasm with strong commitment to pursuing novel research areas and work as part of a team, including working with junior members of the lab
  • Eagerness to learn and develop new techniques and approaches
  • Ability to think independently and the fearlessness to follow new ideas
  • Motivation to pursue career development opportunities (e.g. applying for fellowships and awards, networking, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job/Position Description- 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • An open, collaborative and stimulating research environment
  • Training in a broad array of quantitative microscopy and image analysis techniques, including Traction Force Microscopy, optogenetics, laser ablation, and TIRF, and live-cell super-resolution
  • Commitment to mentoring and career development opportunities tailored to individual career goals
  • An NIH funded position at NRSA postdoctoral stipend levels (with the opportunity to renew for up to 4 years). We are funded via NIH/NIGMS R35, providing us with flexibility to do curiosity-based research broadly in the realm of cell contractility.
  • Flexible start date
  • Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at University of Chicago, Northwestern and local meetings like Chicago Cytoskeleton (4X a year!)
  • Located only 11 miles from downtown • Chicago with easy access via public transportation. Great food, arts, sports, and cultural activities, all within easy reach!

How to Apply- 

Interested individuals should send an updated CV along with contact information for references and a cover letter that describes both your current science and why you’re specifically interested in joining our lab to jbeach1@luc.edu

Last Date for Apply–  open until filled

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See Also: Berlin Mathematical School PhD Program – Freie Universität Berlin

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), Up to 300 Ph.D. Fellowships

Hans Böckler Foundation: Ph.D. scholarship at German institutions of higher education

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