Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate is assigned to the Division of Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Research will be conducted in the area of vascular biology. Candidates will study the pathophysiology of lung and vascular diseases with genetically modified mouse models and state-of-the art technologies established in the lab such as genetic lineage tracing, genetic depletion, single cell RNAseq analysis, nanoparticle-mediated gene modifications such as in vivo CRISPR knockout. Candidate will plan and carry out daily experiments, analyze data, keep careful record, and write manuscripts. Excellent skill in bioinformatic analysis or medicinal chemistry is a plus.

Job Duties:

Provide researchers as requested with technical assistance. Performs job functions adhering to principals of innovation, academic excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality research effort to our Institution, co-workers and others.Genetic studies, molecular biology Redcap/ Imaging software, gene chip arrays and others.Analyzing data.Preparing data for presentations, grants and publications.Help write grant proposals and progress reports related to research projects.  Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.  Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ph. D. or MD in Medical or Biological Science Program.Knowledge in Computer programs, word, excel and power point presentations.Excellent writing and communication skills.Organizational skills:  Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations. 

Education

PhD (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org