Research Fellow, Translational Neuroscience je biotech

About the role

The position seeks a dedicated post-doctoral researcher with expertise in lipid metabolism and neuroscience. The primary focus is on investigating the role of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism in brain health, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments related to neurological function and disease using molecular, cellular, biochemical, behavioral, and neuropathology approaches in mouse models and cell culture.
• Manage and oversee multiple research projects from planning through implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and interdisciplinary research teams to support basic and translational studies, including protocol development and neurological and metabolic data interpretation.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, including metabolomics, proteomics, and pathological analyses.
• Prepare manuscripts, research reports, conference presentations, and preliminary data for publications and future grant applications.
• Present findings at seminars, national meetings, and scientific conferences.
• Assist in grant and regulatory submissions, and provide scientific recommendations influencing study design and completion.
• Mentor and coordinate with laboratory personnel to ensure data quality, proper data organization, and effective presentation of research outcomes.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, neuroscience, metabolism, or physiology.
• Significant wet lab experience in lipid metabolism and neuroscience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Direct and significant experience in rodent behavioral assessment, neuropathology, transgenic mouse colony management, molecular biology (including western blotting, immunoprecipitation, proteomics), lipid biology and lipid metabolism, and/or combination therein.
• Experience with animal handling, surgeries, health monitoring, tissue collection, and adherence to approved IACUC protocols.
• Ability to conduct advanced data analysis, including metabolomics, proteomics, and pathological analyses.
• Strong mentorship and coordination skills with laboratory personnel.

Skills

• Expertise in lipid metabolism and neuroscience.
• Experience with rodent behavioral assessment, neuropathology, and transgenic mouse colony management.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as western blotting, immunoprecipitation, proteomics, and lipid biology.
• Advanced data analysis skills, including metabolomics, proteomics, and pathological analyses.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more. Eligibility for these benefits depends on FTE or status.

Pay

$30.70 - $46.05 per hour based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.