Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Neurology

Location:

Chicago, Illinois. Department:
Neurological Sciences-Res Adm. Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE 0.9-1.0).

Shift: Shift 1.

Work Schedule:

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Pay Range: $30.52 - $37.06 per hour.

This position conducts independent and/or collaborative research experiments within a department or research group at Rush University Medical Center. This may include planning, designing and executing complex research studies, procedures, and protocols; problem solving research challenges; contributing to discrete components of a larger project under the direction of a senior or principal researcher; organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data; preparing reports and contributing to manuscripts;

participating in drafting/finalizing grant submissions; attending and participating in conferences, meetings, and/or speaking engagements; and providing mentorship and training to undergraduate or graduate students. The incumbent in this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the design and execution of clinical or laboratory-based studies. As assigned, lead and manage projects.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research on specific research project(s). Design and conduct experiments or computational studies aligned with project goals.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical, scientific, medical, and/or clinical methodologies. Prepare relevant reports.
• Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct deviations. Problem-solve research challenges as needed.
• Evaluate existing research techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• As assigned, prepare and present findings at departmental meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Assist in the mentoring and training of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with researchers within and outside the department.
• Support grant writing, proposal submission, and progress reporting to funding agencies.
• Support/maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a relevant scientific discipline. Proficiency in relevant research tools and techniques.
• Critical eyes towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to multitask.

• Experience maintaining safety and ethics in a research/laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of medical research compliance and ethics (e.g., HIPAA, GCP).
• Record of scholarly publications.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Prior project management experience.
• Mentoring experience.