Staff Scientist
The University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Department
BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Izumchenko Research Staff
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Develop and design complex, hypothesis-driven experiments aligned with lab goals.
Independently conduct molecular, cellular, and in vivo experiments (e.g., cell culture, flow cytometry, animal models, CRISPR, omics technologies).
Implement state-of-the-art techniques in cancer biology, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and imaging.
Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize protocols.
Analyze large datasets from high-throughput experiments.
Perform statistical analysis and bioinformatics relevant to cancer research.
Interpret findings in the context of current scientific literature and cancer biology.
Identify novel biomarkers, drug targets, or mechanistic insights.
Lead multiple research projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Manage timelines, resources, and milestones effectively.
Coordinate collaborations with internal teams and external academic or industry partners.
Supervise and mentor junior staff, technicians, graduate students, or postdocs.
Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Contribute to grant writing, progress reports, and funding proposals.
Maintain detailed and accurate lab notebooks and documentation for reproducibility.
Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience working in Translational/Clinical research settings.
Experience facilitating and promoting a research project or contributing to the scientific direction of a research resource (core facility).
Preferred Competencies
Deep knowledge of cancer biology, including molecular pathways, tumor microenvironment, metastasis, and therapy resistance.
Familiarity with cancer models: xenografts, syngeneic models, PDX models, genetically engineered mouse models.
Knowledge of statistical methods and experimental design.
Ability to formulate hypotheses.
Ability to interpret omics datasets.
Strong writing skills.
Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
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 theBenefits Guidebook .
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