Staff Scientist

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Reizis Lab is looking for a Staff Scientist to work on the analysis of the role of DNASE1L3 in immune tolerance and its breakdown in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A successful candidate will plan, execute and analyze experiments studying: i) the role of anti-DNASE1L3 antibodies in human SLE patients; ii) mechanisms of autoimmunity in DNASE1L3-deficient mice.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree.
• Experience in rheumatology research.
• Experience in experimental animal research.
• Experience with assisting in the training, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of immunology in general, and rheumatology in particular.
• Knowledge of experimental methods in both human and murine immunology.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and tests experimental protocols for research (including empirical protocols, computational, statistical methods, etc.).
• Collaborates with other researchers as appropriate.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors scientific research manuscripts.
• May supervise other research staff and students.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
• Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
• Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

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