Postdoctoral Research Fellow

80046 Research - Scientific Programs Admin

Full time

Yes

40

Full time, days, remote work in approved states - AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV,  WY.

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

Position Overview
Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral fellow to join our multidisciplinary team and assist with advancing research within our Adult Down syndrome Center (ADSC) About the Center | Adult Down Syndrome Center.

The ADSC is currently the largest clinic in the US dedicated to serving adolescents and adults with Down syndrome. This unique opportunity will enable the successful candidate to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at expanding healthcare guidelines for individuals with Down syndrome to promote health and psychosocial wellness.

 One of our major initiatives has been to create a dataset to identify temporal disease clusters and characterize disease pathways among individuals with Down syndrome relative to a matched non-Down syndrome cohort.

Using this database, a fellow will have the opportunity to be able to address various research questions. We have preference for candidates who can assist with addressing early onset Alzheimer’s risk factors, age-specific disease onset patterns, healthcare utilization patterns, or metabolic disease clustering.

Essential Functions

• Performs cell preparations and cultures; maintains cell lines, treats, harvests, and analyzes cell cultures and/or suitable animal tissues, including human tissues.
• Performs analyses using biochemical techniques.
• Establishes database management system.
• Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Assists with preparation of grant applications.
• Assists in the development of new methodology in sample preparation, and analysis of samples for molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Instructs and trains other laboratory employees in the use of the laboratory instruments, equipment, and techniques.
• Coordinates with other researchers.

Physical Requirements

• Involves long periods of sitting or standing and some walking.
• Occasional lifting is necessary.
• Must be able to work with small mammals.
  
  Education, Experience and Certifications

• MD, PhD or both in Proteomics, Biochemistry, Biology, or Bioinformatics required.
• 3 years of relevant pre-doctoral research experience required.
• Experience in cell cultures, biochemical techniques such as subcellular fractionation, MudPIT, and Western blot analysis preferred.
• Prior experience in database establishment and scripting languages preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and analyze quantitative data for manuscript preparation.
• Lead and contribute to the writing of peer-reviewed publications.
• Develop and assist in the preparation of pilot projects and grant proposals.
• Present research findings at professional meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams across diverse projects.
• Participate in career development activities and AARI and ADSC initiatives.
• Manage projects including but not limited to preparing IRB submissions, grants submission and reporting, conference preparations, etc.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, neuroscience, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in Down syndrome research is preferred.
• Experience with real-world data and advanced statistical analyses using tools such as STATA, SAS, R, or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated career interest relative to the ADSC mission.

Supervision

• The fellow will be supervised by the Director of Scientific Programs at AARI and will work closely with AARI Scientists and the Medical Director of the ADSC. 

Working environment: Full time Remote

This is a remote position with some in-person meetings as needed. Employees of AARI may work in AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV,  WY.

Due to complex requirements, remote work is not permitted in: CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program