Post-Doctoral Research Fellow-Center for Psychiatric Genetics
About The Position
Looking for a self-motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Center for Psychiatric Genetics of Endeavor Health Research Institute, academically affiliated with the University of Chicago. This position will be reporting to a PI/Supervisor who is a Professor at the University of Chicago. The lab’s research focus is on using patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived neurons and brain organoids models to study the molecular and neurobiological basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The laboratory work will involve iPSC neural modeling, single cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, CRISPRi/a for gene perturbation, scaled morphological and electrophysiological analyses of neurons and brain organoids. The current position is NIH grant-funded. In this role, you will take a lead in developing brain organoid models carrying disease risk alleles to study molecular and cellular phenotypes relevant to neurodevelopmental and/or neurodegenerative disorders. You will also have the opportunity to take part in single-cell ATAC-seq/RNA-seq experiment and analyses.
Requirements
- PhD or MD required in a science field
Nice To Haves
- Background in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or functional Genomics preferred.
- Experience with neuroscience research, especially iPSC culture and organoid differentiation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take a lead in work involved in NIH funded projects
- Work independently under supervision of the PI
- Ability to prepare scientific manuscripts for publication
- Ability to develop scientific proposals to apply for fellowships
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results and of taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel
- Comply with NorthShore University HealthSystem research guidelines
- Follow Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations and local, state, and federal research regulations
- Ability to assist in submission of research applications, revisions, periodic progress reports
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
