Post Doc Research Fellow-Vickman Lab

Hourly Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellow – Vickman Lab Location: Evanston, IL Compensation: Pay based on experience and NIH guidelines ($63,480–$77,076) Full Time Hours: Monday‑Friday, hours and flexible work schedules A Brief Overview The Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow will join the Vickman laboratory investigating inflammatory cells in benign prostatic hyperplasia. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, reliable, curious, proficient in written and verbal English, and capable of independent research. This position requires dedication and organization. What You Will Do Knowledge of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job's area of responsibility. Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in‑service programs and professional meetings. Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws that apply to job's area of responsibility. Manages, organizes and plans the experimental work of the laboratory, with the approval of the principal investigator. Designs, sets up, conducts, and correlates a variety of difficult experiments (original and standard). Regularly reviews scientific literature. Evaluates and recommends applicable techniques and procedures. Analyzes and prepares results of research in conjunction with the principal investigator(s). Co‑authors scientific papers for presentation and publication. Directly supervises various levels of laboratory personnel. Includes hiring, appraising performance, recommending salary increases, and taking appropriate disciplinary action. As requested, teaches others to perform technically difficult experiments requiring advanced knowledge of complicated procedures and techniques. Consults with professional research personnel in matters of research design, experimental techniques, instrumentation, and scientific inference from research results. Performs related duties as required or assigned. Performs analysis of data using appropriate software, including statistical analysis. Participates in grant writing. Participates in writing and submission of peer‑reviewed manuscripts. What You Will Need Education: Doctorate Medicine, Doctorate Biology, MD Medicine, MD Biology, PhD Medicine, or PhD Biology. Experience: 3 years of experience in a professional research laboratory in genetic epidemiological studies. Skills: Extensive knowledge of current literature in translational, urology and/or immunology research. General animal model handling/experience. Able to solve technical and inter‑laboratory problems related to research. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results and of taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel. Ability to prepare and author scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publication. Benefits Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (for eligible positions). Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Career pathways to promote professional growth and development. Various medical, dental, vision options. Tuition reimbursement. Free parking. Wellness program savings plan. Health savings account options. Retirement options with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Community involvement opportunities. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr Endeavor Health