Staff Scientist

University of Chicago • Hyde Park, IL

1d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Section of Rheumatology at University of Chicago Medicine is a dynamic and growing enterprise of faculty, staff, and fellows who are committed to providing outstanding state-of-the-art patient care, understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, and training the next generation of physicians and scientists. Through our disease-focused clinics we offer an inter-disciplinarily approach to patient care that provides access to the most current therapies and to the resources of the University. In parallel with our clinical activities, we have well-developed basic science research programs where our primary focus is on understanding the development and regulation of lymphocytes which is fundamental to the pathogenesis of most autoimmune diseases. These are exciting times in Rheumatology. Remarkable advances in our knowledge of basic immunology are beginning to translate into new and better treatments for those suffering from autoimmune and metabolic diseases. The Section is well poised to both take advantage and contribute to these revolutions in the understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
The Reizis Lab is looking for a Staff Scientist to work on the analysis of the role of DNASE1L3 in immune tolerance and its breakdown in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A successful candidate will plan, execute and analyze experiments studying: i) the role of anti-DNASE1L3 antibodies in human SLE patients; ii) mechanisms of autoimmunity in DNASE1L3-deficient mice.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree.
• Experience in rheumatology research.
• Experience in experimental animal research.
• Experience with assisting in the training, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of immunology in general, and rheumatology in particular.
• Knowledge of experimental methods in both human and murine immunology.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and tests experimental protocols for research (including empirical protocols, computational, statistical methods, etc.).
• Collaborates with other researchers as appropriate.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors scientific research manuscripts.
• May supervise other research staff and students.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
• Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
• Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree