Postdoctoral Fellow - Pediatric Brain Tumor Genomics

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

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.