Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Description
The Research Technologist / Postdoctoral Fellow will perform laboratory research in the Coates Laboratory within the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Essential Job Functions
- Design and implement research projects, obtain necessary ethics approvals, and create all standard operating procedures necessary for each project.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data with minimal supervision.
- Keep detailed records and manuals on data definitions and analysis methods.
- Tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation.
- Use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data with minimal supervision.
- Search pertinent scientific literature and draft/edit manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations required.
- Aid in grant writing.
- Present data in written and oral form at local and national meetings.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ph.D. or MD (or equivalent) in a basic or health science.
- Experience with statistical analysis and proven publication track record.
- 0-5 years relevant experience in a research environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, basic scientists, and translational researchers.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Pay Range
$49,920.00-$81,619.20
Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefits Statement
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
- Variety of 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
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