拉什大学博士后职位招聘–神经科学、细胞生物学和微生物学
Job Summary
The primary focus of this position is to study the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases in the gastrointestinal tract (i.e., inflammatory bowel disease) and how these diseases are impacted by environmental factors like circadian misalignment, alcohol misuse, etc. The successful candidate will perform molecular, cell biology, and microbiome research under limited supervision. Plan, design, initiate, and perform complex scientific research experiments within a Translational Medicine research laboratory. Evaluate and interpret data, and subsequently prepares abstracts, research reports, and manuscripts based on experimental results. Submit manuscripts for publication and grant applications. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
* Plans and directs experiments related to gastrointestinal inflammation, cell biology, and microbiome research.
* Identifies original research projects, experiments, and research directions.
* Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to accomplish research objectives.
* Independently prepares abstracts, research reports, and manuscripts for presentation and/or publication.
* Participate in grant preparation and grant submission.
* Responsible for cell line work including organoids
* Coordinate research activities with Clinical Research Staff and working with and handling human tissues.
* May supervise graduate students and research staff.
* Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Performs other job-related assignments as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications:
A mature and motivated individual who is well trained in areas of neuroscience, cell biology, and microbiology.
Education: PhD or MD, equivalent experience
* Earned PhD or MD in sciences or equivalent.
* 0-3 years post doc experience with cell lines, organoids, cell biology, and microbiology techniques.
* Expertise in behavioral testing and cell biology assessments (e.g., immunohistochemistry, PCR, Western blots, Elisa).
* Expertise in working with human models of disease and wearable devices.
* Ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several concurrent research projects.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and interacts well with others as part of a team.
* Ability to work independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
* Inflammation, cell biology, circadian, or microbiology PhD preferred.
* Strong communication, data analysis, computer and organizational skills.
* Expertise with cell lines, confocal imaging techniques, and/or with high-content screening platforms.
Physical Demands:
Typical laboratory environment (BSL-2, no eating or drinking)
Competencies:
Scientific skills as outlined above, original creative thinking, good communication skills, ability to manage support lab personnel and graduate students and work well with scientific colleagues.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Company Highlights:
- Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
- Rush was ranked Best Hospital in Illinois for Nurses in 2017 by Nurse.org.
- Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
- For the fourth consecutive time, all three Rush System hospitals have received an “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
- In U.S. News & World Report’s 2017-2018 Best Hospitals issue, Rush ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 8 of 16 categories.
- Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.