Postdoctoral Fellow: Neuro-Oncology Mouse Models

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate for the Bornhorst Lab to study central and peripheral nervous system tumors using mouse models. The role includes drug intervention studies, data analysis, and lab management responsibilities in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include manuscript and grant writing, training of students, and collaboration across the lab.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Medical or Biological Science Program.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide researchers with technical assistance.
• Perform genetic studies and molecular biology tasks.
• Analyze data and prepare data for presentations, grants and publications.
• Help write grant proposals and progress reports.
• Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.

Skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPo

Excellent writing and communication

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Biology

Tools

REDCap/Imaging software

Gene chip arrays

Job description

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate for the Bornhorst Lab to study central and peripheral nervous system tumors using mouse models. The role includes drug intervention studies, data analysis, and lab management responsibilities in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include manuscript and grant writing, training of students, and collaboration across the lab.