KACAR LAB: Postdoctoral Researcher 

Requirements: 
Qualifications: 
PhD. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline with
demonstrable experience in synthetic biology and enzyme engineering,
experience in molecular evolution is a plus.

Skills and Competencies: 
Good organizational skills are a must. 
Familiarity with computational tools is a plus.
Ability and willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and in
a team environment. Willingness to learn and to receive feedback.

Job Duties: The Ka??ar Astrobiology Group at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Bacteriology is looking to hire
a Postdoctoral Researcher to study the evolution of the translation
machinery in bacteria. Our lab works at the interface of molecular
evolution, synthetic biology, biochemistry, microbiology and early
life. The successful candidate will focus on building and improving
newly developed experimental systems and will participate in on-going
collaborations.

On campus, the candidate would be joining an outstanding community of
microbiologists in which the basic and applied sciences blend. UW-Madison
offers a historical and cutting-edge setting to explore the transcription
and translation mechanisms and is home to world-class Bacteriology,
Biochemistry and Genetics departments.

Located 2.5 hours by car from downtown Chicago, Madison is the capitol of
Wisconsin and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison,
www.wisc.edu). UW-Madison and the city of Madison co-occupy an isthmus
between two large, beautiful lakes revered by the native Ho-Chunk Nation,
creating a unique and lively atmosphere. The University and Madison offer
a thriving diverse environment with ready access to cultural activities,
outdoor pursuits, and stimulating neighbors and colleagues.

To Apply: Interested individuals should email their 1) CV (2 pages
max); 2) Research interest statement (with relevant experience); and 3)
Contact information for up to three references in a single PDF file to
Maria Katsoulidis (katsoulidis@wisc.edu).

MARIA S KATSOULIDIS 

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