Postdoctoral Fellow — Translational Biologics Research

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research to assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research in collaboration with a research team. The role emphasizes applying advanced biomedical principles, publishing results, presenting at conferences, and pursuing fellowships.

Excellent written and oral English and ability to coordinate projects with clinicians and external partners are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree.
• Typically, less than 4 years of postdoctoral training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specific knowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to participate as a creative member of a growing research team.
• Ability to exchange ideas and work closely with clinicians, patients and professional organizations.
• Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
• Ability to timely plan and coordinate project completions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Assists with development of collaborative projects within and outside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects development.
• Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.
• Participates weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
• Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
• Develops, submits and publishes results of research projects scientific journals and presents data to public conferences/seminars when needed.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Project coordination

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research to assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research in collaboration with a research team. The role emphasizes applying advanced biomedical principles, publishing results, presenting at conferences, and pursuing fellowships.

Excellent written and oral English and ability to coordinate projects with clinicians and external partners are essential.