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　　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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