Post Doctoral Research Fellow

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Rush University Full time

**Location**:Chicago, IL

**Hospital**:RUSH University Medical Center

**Department**:Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

**Work Type**:Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

**Shift: Shift 1**

**Work Schedule**:8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:05 PM)

Summary:
Incumbent performs molecular, cellular, and immunology work and experiments under limited supervision, utilizing advanced degrees of technical proficiency. Designs, initiates, and performs complex scientific research experiments within a Translational Medicine research laboratory. Evaluates data, and prepares final reports/papers based on experimental results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Plans and directs experiments related to molecular and cellular biology, and immunology research, including the planning and execution of an assigned project.
- Identifies an original research project, experiments, and potential research directions related to research activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
- Work collaboratively with Rush University physicians and clinicians to obtain patient specimens and patient clinical data.
- Provides own data collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for presentation and/or publications.
- Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Performs other job related assignments as assigned.
- May also be required to supervise research employees and/or nonexempt staff.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
A mature and motivated individual who is well trained in areas of molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology

Education: PhD or MD, or equivalent experience
- Earned MD or PhD in biological sciences or equivalent. Molecular biology, cell biology or immunology PhD preferred.
- Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, RNA seq), cell culture, immune functional assays utilizing patient samples, ELISA assays, and flow cytometry (FACS).
- Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and interacts well with others as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several concurrent research projects.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

- Strong communication, data analysis, computer and organizational skills.
- Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and with high-content screening platforms.

Physical Demands:
Competencies:
**Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.



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