Post Doc Research Fellow-Vickman Lab

Endeavor Health • Evanston, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will join the Vickman laboratory investigating inflammatory cells in benign prostatic hyperplasia. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, curious, proficient in written and verbal English, and capable of independent research. This position requires dedication and organization.

Requirements

• Doctorate Medicine Required Or Doctorate Biology Required Or MD Medicine Required Or MD Biology Required Or PHD Medicine Required Or PHD Biology Required
• 3 Years of experience in professional research laboratory in genetic epidemiological studies.
• Extensive knowledge of current literature in translational, urology and/or immunology research.
• General animal model handling/experience.
• Able to solve technical and inter-laboratory problems related to research.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results and of taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Ability to prepare and author scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Proficient in written and verbal English.
• Capable of independent research.
• Dedication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages, organize and plans the experimental work of the laboratory, with the approval of the principal investigator.
• Designs, sets up, conducts, and correlates a variety of difficult experiments (original and standard).
• Regularly reviews scientific literature.
• Evaluates and recommends applicable techniques and procedures.
• Analyzes and prepares results of research in conjunction with the principal investigator(s).
• Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
• Directly supervises various levels of laboratory personnel. Includes hiring, appraising performance, recommending salary increases, and taking appropriate disciplinary action.
• As requested, teaches others to perform technically difficult experiments requiring advanced knowledge of complicated procedures and techniques.
• Consults with professional research personnel in matters of research design, experimental techniques, instrumentation, and scientific inference from research results.
• Performs analysis of data using appropriate software, including statistical analysis.
• Participates in grant writing.
• Participates in writing and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree