Research Professional

Department
 

BSD MED - Section Administrator: Dermatology-He

About the Department
 

The He research lab currently has three R01’s. There are three research topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.

Job Summary
 

The Research Professional will design experiments, and perform experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot, mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring junior trainees, manuscript writing, and grant writing. The Research Professional will interact with other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr. He.

Responsibilities

• Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.
• Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology, molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.
• Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory, collaborate effectively on joint research projects, and take part in lab management.
• Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or procedures to correct problems.
• Adapt existing procedures to current work needs and make significant contributions to methodology.
• Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at meetings.
• 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:

• Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline.

Preferred Competencies

• Attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and written methods.

• Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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 MED - Section Administrator: Dermatology-He

About the Department
 

The He research lab currently has three R01’s. There are three research topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.

Job Summary
 

The Research Professional will design experiments, and perform experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot, mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring junior trainees, manuscript writing, and grant writing. The Research Professional will interact with other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr. He.

Responsibilities

• Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.
• Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology, molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.
• Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory, collaborate effectively on joint research projects, and take part in lab management.
• Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or procedures to correct problems.
• Adapt existing procedures to current work needs and make significant contributions to methodology.
• Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at meetings.
• 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:

• Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline.

Preferred Competencies

• Attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and written methods.

• Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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.