Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Rush Nephrology
Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 15, 2021
|
|
Job Description:
Job Title: Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Rush
NephrologyDepartment: NephrologyShift: 1stSpecialty: ResearchJob
Number: 2020-2204Date Posted: 09/08/2020Position Type: ResearchJob
Qualifications:At Rush University Medical Center, we are committed
to advancing scientific medical knowledge through research. Are you
looking to be a part of the exciting, always evolving and expanding
new developments in research here at Rush University Medical
Center? Are you well experienced in working with a variety of
group, single and industry oriented studies? If this describes you,
you may be the right candidate for the Post-Doctoral Research
Fellow position in the Gupta Laboratory at Rush University Medical
Center, Chicago, IL.Position Highlights: A Post-doctoral Researcher
is sought to join the Gupta Laboratory in the Department of
Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. The project is
to study integrin receptors and the role of Myeloid cells in
Autoimmune diseases and in Cancer, using a number of in vitro and
in vivo model systems. We are particularly focused on CD11b and
have developed novel therapeutic platforms for targeting integrins
with allosteric agonists. The projects in the laboratory are
focused on furthering our understanding at a molecular and cellular
level. Additional details and key papers from the lab are at
guptalab.com.Additionally, we are seeking a mature and motivated
individual who is well trained in areas of molecular biology, cell
biology, and biochemistry. Candidates must be enthusiastic,
self-motivated, efficient and interact well with others as part of
a team. Work under very limited supervision, with an advanced
degree of technical proficiency. Capability to design, initiate and
perform complex scientific research experiments performed by a
Translational Medicine research laboratory. Ability to troubleshoot
and evaluate data, and prepare final reports/papers based on
experimental results. Position Responsibilities: Responsible for
planning and directing experiments related to cell biology,
biochemistry and immunology research. This includes the planning
and execution of an assigned project; identifying and executing an
original research project. Identifies an original research project,
experiments, and potential research directions related to research
activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides
documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
Successful candidate must also have strong analytical, oral and
written communication skills.Candidates with less than two years of
prior post-doctoral experience are preferred.Provides own data
collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for
presentation and/or publications. Maintains a safe laboratory
environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University
policies, procedures, rules and regulation. Responsible for animal
handling and for working with animal tissues. Performs other job
related assignments as needed. The successful candidate may also be
required to supervise Research employees and/or nonexempt staff.
Position Qualifications Include: PhD or MD in sciences or
equivalent required. Must have 0-3 years post doc experience
required with cell culture, molecular biology techniques and animal
handling. Strong communication, data analysis, computer and
organizational skills are highly desirable. Prior experience is
required with some of the following techniques: high-throughput
screening, mammalian cell culture, cell transfection assays, flow
cytometry (FACS). Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, cloning,
plasmid purification, RT-PCR), immunoprecipitation/Western blots
and extraction of DNA, RNA and protein from patient tissue samples
is a must. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated,
efficient and interact well with others as part of a team.
Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease
is a must. Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and with
high-content screening platforms will be a big plus. Must be able
to work at a high level of independence. Abilities: Good general
health, manual dexterity and visual acuity; articulate with
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess the
ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several
concurrent research projects.Company Highlights:Rush was recently
ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News &
World Report. Eleven Rush programs were recently ranked among the
nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.Rush was recently ranked
first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical
centers in a study conducted by the health care performance
improvement company Vizient.The Association for the Accreditation
of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush
full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first
academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in
Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge
through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than
1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the
effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as
well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge. Rush University
is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one
of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate
programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical
research.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.At Rush
University Medical Center, we are committed to advancing scientific
medical knowledge through research. Are you looking to be a part of
the exciting, always evolving and expanding new developments in
research here at Rush University Medical Center? Are you well
experienced in working with a variety of group, single and industry
oriented studies? If this describes you, you may be the right
candidate for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the
Gupta Laboratory at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago,
IL.Position Highlights: A Post-doctoral Researcher is sought to
join the Gupta Laboratory in the Department of Internal Medicine at
Rush University Medical Center. The project is to study integrin
receptors and the role of Myeloid cells in Autoimmune diseases and
in Cancer, using a number of in vitro and in vivo model systems. We
are particularly focused on CD11b and have developed novel
therapeutic platforms for targeting integrins with allosteric
agonists. The projects in the laboratory are focused on furthering
our understanding at a molecular and cellular level. Additional
details and key papers from the lab are at
guptalab.com.Additionally, we are seeking a mature and motivated
individual who is well trained in areas of molecular biology, cell
biology, and biochemistry. Candidates must be enthusiastic,
self-motivated, efficient and interact well with others as part of
a team. Work under very limited supervision, with an advanced
degree of technical proficiency. Capability to design, initiate and
perform complex scientific research experiments performed by a
Translational Medicine research laboratory. Ability to troubleshoot
and evaluate data, and prepare final reports/papers based on
experimental results. Position Responsibilities: Responsible for
planning and directing experiments related to cell biology,
biochemistry and immunology research. This includes the planning
and execution of an assigned project; identifying and executing an
original research project. Identifies an original research project,
experiments, and potential research directions related to research
activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides
documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
Successful candidate must also have strong analytical, oral and
written communication skills.Candidates with less than two years of
prior post-doctoral experience are preferred.Provides own data
collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for
presentation and/or publications. Maintains a safe laboratory
environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University
policies, procedures, rules and regulation. Responsible for animal
handling and for working with animal tissues. Performs other job
related assignments as needed. The successful candidate may also be
required to supervise Research employees and/or nonexempt staff.
Position Qualifications Include: PhD or MD in sciences or
equivalent required. Must have 0-3 years post doc experience
required with cell culture, molecular biology techniques and animal
handling. Strong communication, data analysis, computer and
organizational skills are highly desirable. Prior experience is
required with some of the following techniques: high-throughput
screening, mammalian cell culture, cell transfection assays, flow
cytometry (FACS). Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, cloning,
plasmid purification, RT-PCR), immunoprecipitation/Western blots
and extraction of DNA, RNA and protein from patient tissue samples
is a must. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated,
efficient and interact well with others as part of a team.
Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease
is a must. Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and with
high-content screening platforms will be a big plus. Must be able
to work at a high level of independence. Abilities: Good general
health, manual dexterity and visual acuity; articulate with
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess the
ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several
concurrent research projects.Company Highlights:Rush was recently
ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News &
World Report. Eleven Rush programs were recently ranked among the
nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.Rush was recently ranked
first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical
centers in a study conducted by the health care performance
improvement company Vizient.The Association for the Accreditation
of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush
full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first
academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in
Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge
through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than
1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the
effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as
well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge. Rush University
is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one
of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate
programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical
research.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.
Keywords: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago , Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Rush Nephrology, Other , Chicago, Illinois
Click
here to apply!
|
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Other Other JobsSLP Opening Near Description: Job Description Holding interviews for a Speech Language Pathologist at Company: Soliant Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 Get New Carpenter Work Today - Preview Leads In Your Area Description: Over 25 million homeowners have trusted HomeAdvisor 1800Contractor to help them find quality professionals with the expertise to turn their home improvement Company: HomeAdvisor Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 CDL-A Flatbed OTR Truck Driver Description: Why Settle For Less When You Deserve Moore br Born on the road, built for Moore. br We are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing fleet At Buddy Moore Trucking Company: Buddy Moore Trucking Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 CDL-A Driver - 1 yr Tractor Trailer EXP Required Description: CDL-A DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER br br 430 W. 194th St. Glenwood, IL 60425 br br As a McLane Driver, you are the face of our company to our customers. You are the person they see week after week. You (more...) Company: McLane - Foodservice Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 1)Enter Email 2)Take Survey 3)Brands Want To Pay You $350 For Your Time Description: Big Brands Paying Company: MoneyAtHome Location: Mishawaka Posted on: 01/27/2021 Get New Roofing Work Today - Preview Leads In Your Area Description: Over 25 million homeowners have trusted HomeAdvisor 1800Contractor to help them find quality professionals with the expertise to turn their home improvement Company: HomeAdvisor Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 High Demand For Quality Window Pros - Get New Clients In Your Area Description: Over 25 million homeowners have trusted HomeAdvisor 1800Contractor to help them find quality professionals with the expertise to turn their home improvement Company: HomeAdvisor Location: Mishawaka Posted on: 01/27/2021 High Demand For Quality Contractors - Get New Clients In Your Area Description: Over 25 million homeowners have trusted HomeAdvisor 1800Contractor to help them find quality professionals with the expertise to turn their home improvement Company: HomeAdvisor Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 Want A Quick $300 Today? Description: 1 Enter Email 2 Company: Part-Time-Cash Location: Wheaton Posted on: 01/27/2021 Appointment Setter Telemarketing Associate Description: We are currently seeking work from home customer service, appointment setting, telemarketing and data entry representatives. You're main responsibility is to supply specialized guidance to our current (more...) Company: Tima Location: Mishawaka Posted on: 01/27/2021 |