Join Us!
- Postdocs (1-2 positions available in 2024-2026): The Yap Lab invites application for 1-2 postdoctoral positions in the field of molecular microbiology. We are looking for new team members who share our enthusiasm for the RNA biology and mechanism of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. Candidates who have hands-on experience or are interested in applying deep-sequencing technology and ribosome/RNA biochemistry are preferable.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or MD-Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics or a closely related field. No more than 2 years of postdoc experience. Previous training in RNA/ribosome biology, enzymology and structural biology is a plus. Candidates with structural biology or bioinformatics training who want to gain wet bench experience are welcome.
Expiration: open until filled with flexible start date between 2024-2026.
How to apply: Applicants should send a Curriculum vitae and the names of three professional references to M.-N. Frances Yap at frances.yap@northwestern.edu. ***Fellowships for Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows to Explore: Visit the comprehensive list at the JHU website here.***
- Graduate Students (1 position available in 2024-2025 academic year). Prospective graduate students should apply through the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences, IBiS, Masters of Science in Biotechnology, and MSTP programs. Current students who are interested in the lab should e-mail Frances Yap about potential rotations.
- Undergrad: Northwestern University’s undergraduate students please visit Global and Research Opportunities Database and Office of Undergraduate Research
Contact us!
- Laboratory/Mailing address
320 E. Superior St, Searle 3-430, Chicago, IL 60611 - PACKAGE Shipping address:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology-Immunology
745 N Fairbanks Ct,
Searle, 3-430, Chicago, IL 60611 - Office (Tel): 312-503-3793
- Lab (Tel): 312-503-4644
