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1 month ago
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a 2-year appointment. The individual will be required to participate in research related to the grant funding for this position and support the mission of the college. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist students, research assistants, research associates, and faculty with research activities and maintenance of college laboratories.
Key Responsibilities- Participate in planning and designing of experiments followed by conducting experiments in the research project.
- Perform analysis of the data generated and prepare presentation of the data for publications and grants.
- Write manuscripts and reports on the above project.
- Guide and assist students, associates, and faculty in research activity.
- Assist in maintenance of research laboratory.
- Implement laboratory protocols as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Supervise research activities and provide guidance to research assistants, technicians, and associates working in the laboratory.
- Improve scientific knowledge of the staff so that they are clear with the objectives and goals of research programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have a terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., etc.).
- Experience in quantitative methods for HPLC and LC-MS/MS, in vitro and in vivo experiments, proficiency in working with laboratory animals (handling, cannulating blood vessels, collecting blood and monitoring cardiovascular and behavior functions) are preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work with various biomatrices (blood, urine, sputum) and ability to maintain accurate and detailed record of experiments are requirements.
This position is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work-life balance with competitive time off package, including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender expressions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, age, disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state, and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a), and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke-Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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