Research Professional

Department
 

BSD ACC -Tang Center

About the Department
 

The Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care is a clinical academic department at the University of Chicago. The department has been continuously productive not only in its scientific contributions, but also in providing outstanding basic medical care in anesthesiology. Its members have helped to establish the role of anesthesiologists as consultants in fields such as intensive care, oxygen therapy, the recovery room, and inhalation therapy. From a one-member section in 1928, the department has grown to a 60+ member faculty; the department includes 50+ residents, 20+ nurse-anesthetists, 14 administrators and 70+ staff members. Faculty members are active nationally and internationally in the field, and former trainees of the department hold prominent academic positions in the United States and throughout the world.

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

• Research Professional position in Pharmacology, Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research (https://tangcenter.uchicago.edu ).
• Investigate mechanisms of gut microbiota and endogenous metabolites in inflammation and colon cancer.
• Study the role of gut microbial manipulation in enteric and therapeutic response in cellular and animal models.
• Perform standard scientific techniques including cell culture and in vivo mouse procedures.
• Perform detailed inflammatory profiling of cells/tissues.
• Ability to conduct bioinformatic analysis.
• Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times.
• Help write up findings for submission to refereed journals.
• 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.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in the biological sciences.

Experience:

• Candidates with expertise in in microbiology and cancer studies with independent research.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular, cellular, microbiological, and biochemical techniques preferred.
• Experience with cell culture, immunoassays, molecular biology, animal models, and bioinformatic analysis of enteric microbiome is desirable.
• Experience in metabolomics is a plus.
• Previous experience in in vitro cell culture test compound evaluations, in vivo mouse experiments with techniques including flow cytometry, real-time PCR, western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, mouse oral gavage, animal anatomy, and/or enteric microbiome culture and analysis.
• The ability to work as part of a team and to be open minded and cooperative.
• The ability to apply new concepts and have a creative approach to problem solving.
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to organize your own work with minimal supervision and prioritize in response to deadlines.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

BSD ACC -Tang Center

About the Department
 

The Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care is a clinical academic department at the University of Chicago. The department has been continuously productive not only in its scientific contributions, but also in providing outstanding basic medical care in anesthesiology. Its members have helped to establish the role of anesthesiologists as consultants in fields such as intensive care, oxygen therapy, the recovery room, and inhalation therapy. From a one-member section in 1928, the department has grown to a 60+ member faculty; the department includes 50+ residents, 20+ nurse-anesthetists, 14 administrators and 70+ staff members. Faculty members are active nationally and internationally in the field, and former trainees of the department hold prominent academic positions in the United States and throughout the world.

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

• Research Professional position in Pharmacology, Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research (https://tangcenter.uchicago.edu ).
• Investigate mechanisms of gut microbiota and endogenous metabolites in inflammation and colon cancer.
• Study the role of gut microbial manipulation in enteric and therapeutic response in cellular and animal models.
• Perform standard scientific techniques including cell culture and in vivo mouse procedures.
• Perform detailed inflammatory profiling of cells/tissues.
• Ability to conduct bioinformatic analysis.
• Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times.
• Help write up findings for submission to refereed journals.
• 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

Education:

• Ph.D. in the biological sciences.

Experience:

• Candidates with expertise in in microbiology and cancer studies with independent research.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular, cellular, microbiological, and biochemical techniques preferred.
• Experience with cell culture, immunoassays, molecular biology, animal models, and bioinformatic analysis of enteric microbiome is desirable.
• Experience in metabolomics is a plus.
• Previous experience in in vitro cell culture test compound evaluations, in vivo mouse experiments with techniques including flow cytometry, real-time PCR, western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, mouse oral gavage, animal anatomy, and/or enteric microbiome culture and analysis.
• The ability to work as part of a team and to be open minded and cooperative.
• The ability to apply new concepts and have a creative approach to problem solving.
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to organize your own work with minimal supervision and prioritize in response to deadlines.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.