Staff Scientist

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago's BSD NRB - Zhuang Lab seeks a dedicated researcher to support a neurobiology project through experiments, data collection, and analysis in a collaborative lab environment.

The role involves contributing to grant applications, manuscript preparation, and presenting work at scientific meetings. It requires a PhD and 0–2 years of related experience, with a 40-hour on-site schedule in Hyde Park, Chicago.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required.
• Less than 2 years of related work experience ideal.
• No certifications specified.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data.
• Participates in promotion of a research project.
• Participates in preparation and writing of grant applications and reports; co-authors manuscripts.
• Provides peer review of grant applications and manuscripts.
• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Department BSD NRB - Zhuang 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 postgraduate 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 performs routine assignments that facilitate and promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource. Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data.
• Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co‑authors/authors scientific research manuscripts.
• Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community‑based organizations.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant research experience.

Working Conditions

Laboratory environment. Occasional weekend hours.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (preferred)

Job Family

Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits

Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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