Job Info
Department
BSD NRB - Hansel Lab
About the Department
The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the largest unit of the University. Established in 1930, the BSD is comprised of faculty from the clinical and basic sciences. In this unique academic community, a unified division delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and post-graduate education in the biological sciences together with outstanding patient care and world-renowned research. The BSD currently includes approximately 135 faculty in the 10 basic science departments, over 800 faculty in 13 clinical departments, and 2400 staff members. The BSD includes the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), approximately 24 academic units, degree-granting committees, and research centers and institutes. The BSD is located on the University's main campus in Hyde Park, 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago.
In the Department of Neurobiology, we study how the nervous system works - how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.
Job Summary
The job develops and implements programs to promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
- Trains and mentors laboratory personnel.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
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Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsExperience:- Work related experience in related field.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to think abstractly and concretely.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
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Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
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