Staff Scientist - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:

• Facilitates and promotes advanced technical/scientific research projects, including experimental design, data acquisition and analysis. Recognizes the need for innovation and develops or incorporates advances in research concepts to help disseminate results.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other researchers in the group in joint research efforts.
• Builds relationships crucial to the success of the lab, BSD and UChicago.
• Manages complex data sets for research.
• Trains new laboratory personnel.
• Collaborates closely with the research team to disseminate research methods to support or advance their research.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors' scientific research manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Presents work at scientific meetings.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree with an established track record in molecular biology, and cellular metabolism.

Experience:

• Experience in Seahorse technology to assess bioenergetics.
• Experience in bioinformatics.
• Advanced experience in R programming
• Strong computer skills, including calendaring, document management (e.g., Dropbox, Box, etc.), word processing, database management, and spreadsheet skills.
• Familiarity with manuscript drafting, editing and review.
• Familiarity with report writing/submission.
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Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated problem-solving, organization and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and handle multiple, concurrent tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize urgent tasks while ensuring established deadlines are met.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in workflow and procedures.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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