Sr. Research Scientist

Department
 

BSD MGC - Mitchell Lab

About the Department
 

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (MGCB) is an innovative interdisciplinary community of scientists committed to investigating molecular aspects of biological phenomena that operate on a cellular scale. We invite you to explore our programs and get to know us better, https://mgcb.uchicago.edu/. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
 

The Sr. Research Scientist is a lead contributor and is responsible for developing and executing projects, analyzing data, writing papers and reports, presenting research, and training junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes research projects and experiments.

• Oversees specimen husbandry, including maintaining Drosophila melanogaster and Danio rerio stocks, and oversees genetic crosses.

• Presents research findings at staff meetings.

• Assists with data management and data processing pipelines involving high performance computing.

• Develops computer code, uses analysis software for analysis.

• Operates and oversees advanced microscopes.

• 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.

• Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.

• Trains and mentors laboratory personnel.

• 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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience with Drosophila melanogaster genetics.

• Experience with animal husbandry.

• Experience in developing and evaluating new experimental methods.

• Knowledge of standard research techniques relevant to developmental biology, microscopy, and computational data analysis.

• Skill with confocal and light-sheet microscopy.

• Knowledge of coding in MATLAB or python.

• Experience using ImageJ for image analysis.

• Quantitative reasoning and proficiency with mathematics.

• Ability to perform manipulations of embryos.

​Preferred Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Lab Environment.

• Weekend/Evening hours: as needed while working with animals.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

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
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national