Postdoctoral Research Associate/ Research Associate
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 11, 2024
- Cell culture development and maintenance, including iPSCs and human induced neurons and other brain cells.
- Proficiency with viral vectors, subcloning, and transfection techniques
- Optical imaging and fluorescence techniques, utilization of calcium imaging approaches and related biosensors
- Immunoassays, Immunohistochemistry
- qRT-PCR
- Collect, compile, analyze and present data.
- Flexibility and willingness to participate in several ongoing projects is a plus.
- Excellent communication and writing skills required
- Contribute to manuscript and grant submissions
- Mentor/teach techniques to qualified students and technicians.
Research associate or post-doctoral position with expertise in stem cell biology / iPSCs / human-derived brain cells to support NIH-funded studies in neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome and brain injury. Technical skills in live cell fluorescent imaging, gene editing, and/or electrophysiology a strong plus.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
Who We Are
As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago's newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/
Conditions of Employment
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
- Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy
- PhD in Neuroscience/Biology/Molecular Biology-related field
- Demonstration of research productivity
- Demonstrated mastery of stem cell biology, iPSCs, cell culture techniques and viral vector and molecular biology approaches
- Effective and clear reading, writing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities and excellent time management skills
- Detailed record-keeping and organizational skills
- Excellent mentoring and training skills
- Flexibility and willingness to participate in several ongoing projects
- Extensive knowledge of cell culture techniques, including iPSCs and induced neurons
Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
EOE, Including Disability / Vets
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