Post Doctorate Research Fellow STF - IM Hem/Oncology - Full-time-28750

Location: Chicago, Illinois – Rush University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine Hematology-Oncology Research

About the Role

Incumbent performs molecular, cellular, and immunology work and experiments under limited supervision, utilizing advanced degrees of technical proficiency. Designs, initiates, and performs complex scientific research experiments within a Translational Medicine research laboratory. Evaluates data and prepares final reports/papers based on experimental results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs experiments related to molecular and cellular biology, and immunology research, including the planning and execution of an assigned project.
• Identifies an original research project, experiments, and potential research directions related to research activities; collects, evaluates, interprets, and provides documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
• Works collaboratively with Rush University physicians and clinicians to obtain patient specimens and patient clinical data.
• Provides own data collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for presentation and/or publications.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other job-related assignments as assigned. May also be required to supervise research employees and/or nonexempt staff.

Requirements

• A mature and motivated individual well-trained in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.
• Earned PhD or MD in biological sciences or equivalent. Molecular biology, cell biology, or immunology PhD preferred.
• Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, RNA seq), cell culture, immune functional assays utilizing patient samples, ELISA assays, and flow cytometry (FACS).
• Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient, and interacts well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and organize laboratory work on several concurrent research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, data analysis, computer, and organizational skills.
• Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and high-content screening platforms.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.

Pay

Pay range: $63.480 – $77.076, based on the NIH scale. Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Offers may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Schedule

• Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
• Shift: Shift 1
• Work Schedule: 8-hour shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)