Postdoctoral Associate (Sharma Lab)

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.

The Sharma Research Group (Northwestern University/Lurie Childrens Hospital; is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop regenerative engineering strategies for cardiovascular gastrointestinal and urological disease states. The ideal candidate must hold a doctorate degree with a major in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences Chemical Engineering or a related area prior to joining. This position is a one-year term-limited position funded by a grant with the expectation of renewal beyond the initial appointment period with satisfactory performance. This position is available immediately; however the start date is flexible. Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies specifically with regards to team chemistry. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences who shares our values and who will support the mission of the University through their work. The applicant will have at least 0-3 years of experience with the required skillset described below:

• The ability to culture cells fabricate human organoids containing multiple cell types and experience with organoid characterization techniques (cell viability metabolic assays RNA-seq post-translational modification characterizations and confocal imaging with quantification).
• Expertise with deriving isolating culturing and evaluating novel pluripotent and multipotent stem and progenitor cells derived from a diverse group of tissues.
• Expertise with regards to quantitative morphometry derived from IHC/IF tissue staining.
• Nanomolecule design synthesis characterization (WAXS SAXS CD HPLC LC-MS/MS; in vitro and in vivo assessments) as demonstrated by lab publications.
• Small molecule identification via library screens; subsequent in vitro and in vivo testing directly relevant for the promotion of tissue regeneration and inflammation modulation
• Expertise with: 1) polymeric biomaterial fabrication and characterization (mechanical testing IR NMR) with in vivo applications 2) 3D programming/printing ability with in vivo applications 3) small and large animal handling surgery and maintenance.
• Strong statistical/data analysis background and expertise with statistical analyses software (R Python MATLAB SAS)
• agent-based modeling and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling a plus as well as any machine learning skills.
• Familiarity with soft conformal bioelectronics.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

Pay Range

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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