Postdoctoral Associate, Lab of Dr. Monica Laronda
The Postdoctoral Associate will design, organize, and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers. This position is specifically to assist on a NIH Human Biomolecular Atlas Program grant.
This position is specifically to assist on a NIH Human BioMolecular Atlas Program grant. More information available at: Larondalab.org and https://hubmapconsortium.org
Essential Job Functions:
- Located in Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center on Northwestern University Chicago Campus. Must be able to commute to downtown Chicago, IL.
- Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
- Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
- Search pertinent scientific literature and draft/edit manuscripts.
- Assist in grant writing.
- Present data in written and oral form at local and national meetings.
- Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in a basic or health science with 2-3 years of previous postdoc experience preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment
- Ability to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, basic scientists, and translational researchers
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team