PostDoctoral Associate (Erica Davis Lab)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • $46,280 - $75,670

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s 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 Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
Postdoctoral Associate opportunities are immediately available within the Advanced Center for Translational Genetic Medicine (ACT-GeM) within the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute. The lab’s vision is to understand rare pediatric genetic disease through diversity, discovery and development. Our core values are collaboration, work ethic, mutual respect, scientific rigor, and innovation. Candidates will be considered for a training position that will involve leading interdisciplinary projects with readily available funding.
The ideal candidates will be accomplished, highly motivated, and creative scientists with interests in at least one of the three following areas:
1) understanding the architecture of human genetic disease;
2) investigating the mechanisms underlying disease processes; and
3) identification of novel therapeutic paradigms for inherited disorders.
Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to investigate unique pediatric cohorts; use cell-based, zebrafish, or mouse models; and employ cutting-edge molecular and imaging technologies in a state-of-the-art facility.

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 requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact with research animals, which will include mouse or zebrafish manipulation, and analysis of data generated with such models
• Collaborate with senior staff to oversee the day-to-day management of multiple projects; perform experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation to determine the relevance of genetic findings to disease
• Interact with a team of trainees, technical staff, and faculty and train staff members on laboratory techniques, Standard Operating Procedures, and equipment-specific requirements
• Assist faculty, staff, and students in the development and execution of new research procedures and techniques, and administer and coordinate the technical activities and infrastructure related to scientific research projects
• Develop, compose, and revise Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Maintain liaison with investigators, collaborators, research personnel, and staff to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies, and to keep employees abreast of current changes and standards
• Solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities, advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with specific operational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals

Benefits

• 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 Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

What This Job Offers

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