Research Scientist-Center Psychiatric Genetics

Hourly Pay Range:

$42.54 - $65.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Research Scientist – Center for Psychiatric Genetics
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Type:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, hours flexible work schedules

The main research interest at CPG is to use a functional genomics approach for dissecting the molecular and cellular basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The Center performs multi‑omics studies of these disorders. The Research Scientist is expected to serve as a Co‑Investigator to lead/direct the genomics and imaging data analyses for existing federally funded projects while developing one’s own externally‑funded projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director.

No initial independent funding is required, but a successful candidate is expected to support a portion of their effort through external grants or contracts through the role of Co‑Investigator, and to submit grant applications and proposals to internal and external sponsors to obtain their own independent project funding within 3‑5 years of starting in the position. While candidates with bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred, an ideal candidate is expected to have the motivation and potential to develop independent externally‑funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co‑Investigator on research projects with responsibilities including but not limited to: monitoring research budgets, developing and managing research projects, designing experiments and procedures, and performing analysis for publication and presentation.
• As a Co‑Investigator, lead the data analyses of different projects and provide bioinformatic and computational support to the research programs at CPG.
• Supervise Research Assistants, Post‑docs, students and other laboratory personnel conducting experimental procedures and data collection.
• Participate in national or international scientific/professional meetings as speaker/presenter.
• Submit grant applications to internal and external sponsors for research projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director.
• Contribute manuscripts annually as a primary author or senior author for manuscripts submitted to peer‑reviewed journals.

• Education
  :
  Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D., including those conferred outside of the U.S.).
• Experience
  :
  Between 2‑5 years of experience after conferral of doctorate, either as postdoctoral fellow, in a professional research laboratory, Assistant Professor, or a combination thereof.
• Preferred Skills
  :
  Bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred. Strong motivation and potential to develop independent externally‑funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders is a plus.

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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