Postdoctoral Associate

Description This is a research position for a person with PhD degree and broad experience in molecular biology and neuroscience. The postdoctoral associate will be involved in daily research and operations in the laboratory of Dr. Yongchao Ma on studying neural development and degeneration. The postdoctoral associate will contribute to project design, research protocol development, data analysis, and authorship of resultant manuscripts. The postdoctoral associate will also contribute to mentoring other trainees in the lab. This position requires the ability to work independently and, if needed, to collaborate with other researchers and core laboratories. The Postdoctoral Associate will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.Job Duties:Provide researchers as requested with technical assistance. Performs job functions adhering to principals of innovation, academic excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality research effort to our Institution, co-workers and others.Genetic studies, molecular biology Redcap/ Imaging software, gene chip arrays and others.Analyzing data.Preparing data for presentations, grants and publications.Help write grant proposals and progress reports related to research projects. Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars. Other job functions as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ph. D. or MD in Medical or Biological Science Program.Knowledge in Computer programs, word, excel and power point presentations.Excellent writing and communication skills.Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations. EducationPhD (Required)Pay Range$46,280.00-$75,670.40 SalaryAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits.Benefit StatementFor full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Supplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverageTuition assistanceStudent loan servicing and supportAdoption benefitsBackup Childcare and EldercareEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersDiscount on services at Lurie Children’s facilitiesDiscount purchasing programThere’s a Place for You with UsAt Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email: