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Rush University Medical Center

Post Doc Research Fellow STF - RUCC - Full-time-20766

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Group Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: RUCC - Asimakopoulos Offer Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM) Pay Range: Based on NIH scale $62,232 - $75,564 Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, experience and skills. Offers may vary. Summary: Incumbent performs molecular, cellular, and immunology work and experiments under limited supervision, utilizing advanced 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. Aligns with Rush mission, vision, and values and adheres to Rush policies and procedures. Other Information: Required Job Qualifications include a mature and motivated individual well trained in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology. Education: PhD or MD, or equivalent experience. 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; collects, evaluates, interprets and documents research data to accomplish objectives. Work collaboratively with Rush University physicians and clinicians to obtain patient specimens and patient clinical data. Provides 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 supervise research employees and/or nonexempt staff as required. Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications

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). Experience with relevant experimental models of disease. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and works well in a team. Ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize and perform laboratory work on multiple concurrent projects. Preferred Job Qualifications

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

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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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