Research Scientist/Research Associate

at  Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology, and Infection (Department of Microbiology & Immunology) in the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science is inviting applications for a Research Scientist or Associate position. They will be involved in studying molecular mechanisms of HIV infection and pathogenesis in the central nervous system.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time staff members are eligible for three weeks of vacation / paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

WHO WE ARE

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.
As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago’s newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• MS, or PhD in biology, biomedical science, and related fields

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience working with viruses and their propagation
• Experience working with mice
• At least 1 primary author publication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS, or PhD in biology, biomedical science, and related fields

The individual will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Lead independent research projects in an unsupervised manner and conduct experiments contributing to the lab’s research programs;
(2) Unsupervised planning, execution, data collection, analyses, and preparation of manuscripts;
(3) Train and nurture incoming graduate students;
(4) Ability to work independently or as a team; (4) Good English reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
(5) Mindset to practice inclusiveness and work within diverse cultural and social settings.

(6) Conduct the following specific research activities independently:

• Work with mice, collect and analyze biological samples and manage mouse colonies
• Well versed in major cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques
• Exceptional organization skills and adept with Microsoft Office tools, GraphPad Prism (or other data analysis software).