PostDoctoral Associate (Bornhorst Lab)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 46280 - 75670

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on projects related to pediatric brain tumors. An ideal candidate will have experience with working with tissue RNA and DNA different sequencing modalities (i.e. RNA-seq WGS/WES OGM Long read sequencing) and experience with sequencing data analysis. Although not required it would be preferred for the candidate to have mouse handling experience. These tasks may include breeding genotyping and collection of samples/data.

Specific Experience Preferred:

Ideal candidate will have experience in genetics and wet lab techniques (PCR gels DNA/RNA extractions hmwDNA extraction). A successful candidate should have knowledge of basic laboratory methods: agarose gel electrophoresis PCR analysis DNA purification western blotting. A successful candidate should also have experience with sequencing data analysis and R/Python. Experience with mouse handling and/or surgery is not required but preferred. A data analyst with a masters degree and experience with analysis of WGS/WES RNA-seq and long-read sequencing data

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 requestsand needs sometimes in stressful situations.

Education

PhD: Biology

Pay Range

$46280.00-$75670.40 Salary

At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For 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 insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens 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.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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