PostDoctoral Associate (Bornhorst Lab)

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

87d • $46,280 - $75,670

About The Position

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 master’s degree and experience with analysis of WGS/WES, RNA-seq and long-read sequencing data

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.
• PhD: Biology
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mouse handling and/or surgery is not required but preferred.
• A data analyst with a master’s degree and experience with analysis of WGS/WES, RNA-seq and long-read sequencing data

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.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees