Post Doc Research Fellow-Vickman Lab

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- Vickman Lab

Evanston, IL

Hourly Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Pay based on experience and NIH guidelines ($63,480-$77,076).

Full Time

Hours:

Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will join the Vickman laboratory investigating inflammatory cells in benign prostatic hyperplasia. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, curious, proficient in written and verbal English, and capable of independent research. This position requires dedication and organization.

• Knowledge of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job's area of responsibility.
• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and professional meetings.
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws that apply to job's area of responsibility.
• Manages, organize and plans the experimental work of the laboratory, with the approval of the principal investigator.
• Designs, sets up, conducts, and correlates a variety of difficult experiments (original and standard).
• Regularly reviews scientific literature.
• Evaluates and recommends applicable techniques and procedures.
• Analyzes and prepares results of research in conjunction with the principal investigator(s).
• Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
• Directly supervises various levels of laboratory personnel.
• Includes hiring, appraising performance, recommending salary increases, and taking appropriate disciplinary action.
• As requested, teaches others to perform technically difficult experiments requiring advanced knowledge of complicated procedures and techniques.
• Consults with professional research personnel in matters of research design, experimental techniques, instrumentation, and scientific inference from research results.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Performs analysis of data using appropriate software, including statistical analysis.
• Participates in grant writing.
• Participates in writing and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts.

• Education:
  
  Doctorate Medicine Required Or Doctorate Biology Required Or MD Medicine Required Or MD Biology Required Or PHD Medicine Required Or PHD Biology Required
• Experience:
  
  3 Years of experience in professional research laboratory in genetic epidemiological studies.
• Skills:
  
  Extensive knowledge of current literature in translational, urology and/or immunology research.
• General animal model handling/experience.
• Able to solve technical and inter-laboratory problems related to research.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results and of taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Ability to prepare and author scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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