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Staff Scientist - JR23792-3800
Staff Scientist - JR23792-3800-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 29, 2026
About Staff Scientist - JR23792-3800

  This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11611412 Department

  BSD MED - Gastroenterology -Transplant

  About the Department

  The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology at The University of Chicagois consistently ranked among the best specialty nationally by U.S Newsand World Report. With nearly 30 specialists on staff, our program playsa leading role in the understanding of digestive diseases and indeveloping innovative and successful treatments for patients. Sinceforming the nation\'s first full-time department of gastroenterology in1927, our physicians have continually improved treatments for digestivetract and related disorders by combining medical research, education,and patient care at the highest level.

  Job Summary

  The Chang and Charlton Lab is looking for a Staff Scientist to work onthe conduct, analysis and interpretation of large genomic datasets forresearch projects aimed at understanding the contribution of gutmicrobiota to metabolic and intestinal diseases.

  Responsibilities

  Plans, executes, facilitates and advances technical/scientificresearch projects, with a focus on metabolic dysfunction associatedsteatotic liver disease.Designs, develops and executes experimental protocols for research,including empirical protocols, computational, statistical methods,etc.Collaborates with other researchers as appropriate.May take on lab-wide responsibilities such as mouse colonymanagement.Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applicationsand reports, and co-authors scientific research manuscripts.May supervise other research staff.May present work at scientific meetings, and provide peer review ofgrant applications and scientific manuscripts.The individual in this role will be involved in all aspects of thedesign, development, implementation, and analysis of researchprojects focused on inflammatory bowel/metabolic disease.Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientificor intellectual information.Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets forresearch.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 5-7years 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 field.Experience:

  Developing and implementing genomic data set protocols.Assisting in the training, a strong publication record, and ademonstrated commitment to excellence in research.Experience in biology lab work and cell/tissue/animal models.Preferred Competencies

  Analytical skills.Problem-solving.Attention to detail.Organizational skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Work independently and as part of a team.Connect with diverse groups of people and personalities as might beencountered in the patient population is essential.Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and take on newresponsibilities.Effective time-management skills.Curiosity about science and medicine is very important.Application Documents

  Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

  Job Fam ly

  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/EqualOpportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or otherprotected classes under the law. For additional information please seethe University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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