Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry - Reite

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry in the Reiter Lab. This project-focused appointment supports the PI's program, focusing on protein and nucleic acid purification, characterization, and analytical methods to quantify oncoprotein-nucleic acid interactions in solution.

The fellow will design and perform analytical experiments, contribute to manuscript preparation, and collaborate with senior graduate students and undergraduates to advance

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices; ability to implement research projects.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in Analytical Biochemistry, the improvement and optimization of protocols.
• Design and perform analytical experiments that examine protein-nucleic acid interactions.
• Provide research summaries and reports, assist manuscript writing, and meet with the PI to complete lab goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Laboratory practices

Flexibility

Education

Earned Doctorate (or its foreign equivalent)

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry - Reiter Lab Posting

Number: 201104852 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Faculty

Position Overview

This project-focused appointment in biochemistry/molecular biophysics will support the research program of PI: Dr. Nicholas Reiter. The project will focus on methods associated with protein and nucleic acid purification and characterization, and on implementing analytical methods to quantitate oncoprotein-nucleic acid interactions in solution. Relevant publications from the lab related to this topic include: RNA. 22(8) 1250 (2016), Biochemistry 63 :1369-1375 (2024), J. Biological Chemistry 300(9): 107607 (2024).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out research in Analytical Biochemistry, the improvement and optimization of protocols.
• Design and perform analytical experiments that examine protein-nucleic acid interactions.
• Conduct research at the bench with independence and with senior graduate students, work well with others, and assist undergraduate/graduate students as an active member of the lab.
• Provide research summaries and reports monthly, help to write manuscripts, and meet regularly with PI to complete lab project goals.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Earned Doctorate (or Its Foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.
• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Department: Chemistry

Posting Date: 08/28/2026

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.