PostDoctoral Associate (Bornhorst Lab)

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,280 - 75,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to contribute to research projects focused on pediatric brain tumors. The position is based at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological or medical science program and have experience with various sequencing modalities, alongside strong data analysis skills in R or Python. The role includes responsibilities such as performing lab work and assisting in grant writing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with tissue, RNA, DNA, and sequencing modalities.
• Familiarity with RNA‑seq, WGS/WES, OGM, and long‑read sequencing.
• Experience with mouse handling and/or surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to researchers as requested.
• Analyze sequencing data using R or Python.
• Prepare data and figures for presentations, grants, and publications.

Skills

Proficiency in sequencing data analysis

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of laboratory methods

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological or medical science program

Tools

R

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on projects related to pediatric brain tumors at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The position is located in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to researchers as requested.
• Perform laboratory work involving genetics, molecular biology, and data analysis, including breeding, genotyping, and sample/data collection (mouse handling preferred but not required).
• Execute sequencing-related tasks using RNA‑seq, WGS/WES, OGM, and long‑read sequencing modalities.
• Analyze sequencing data using R or Python.
• Use molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, and hmwDNA extraction.
• Maintain experimental data in Redcap and other project‑related databases.
• Prepare data and figures for presentations, grants, publications, and progress reports.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and progress reports related to research projects.
• Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
• Perform other related job functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological or medical science program.
• Experience working with tissue, RNA, DNA, and sequencing modalities (RNA‑seq, WGS/WES, OGM, long‑read sequencing).
• Proficiency in sequencing data analysis and familiarity with R/Python.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory methods: agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA purification, Western blotting, and PCR analysis.
• Experience with mouse handling and/or surgery is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Salary

Salary range: $46,280.00–$75,670.40.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
• 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
• Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance and student loan support.
• Adoption benefits, backup childcare, and eldercare support.
• Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health services.
• Discounts on services and purchasing at Lurie Children’s facilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.