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BSD PAT - Molecular Pathology
About the Department
Molecular and Cytogenetic Pathology (MCP) at University of Chicago was
created to bring together the latest in genomics technologies,
computational biology approaches and scientific knowledge for the care
of patients at the University and the broader community. For cancer and
a host of other diseases, genetic information is a critical piece of the
puzzle, and can help to better define disease, predict its progression,
and most importantly help to select the best possible treatment for each
individual patient. Key areas of research interest in MCP involve the
development of novel methodologies for cancer genomic diagnostics as
well as genomics-guided investigations of anti-tumor immunity with an
aim for development of novel cellular therapeutics.
Job Summary
The Staff Scientist for Cancer Genomics Research and Development is a
fully funded position that will provide in-depth exposure to cancer
genomics and genomic diagnostics, and to tumor immunology and cellular
therapy.
This key position will manage and conduct research and development
projects related to 1) genomics investigations of cancer samples and
development of novel genomics methodologies for oncology diagnostics and
2) tumor immunology projects focused on anti-neoantigen T cell responses
with an aim towards the development of personalized cellular
immunotherapies.
Responsibilities
- Designs and conducts research for developing next generation
sequencing methods.
- Designs and conducts research projects involving characterization of
patient anti-tumor immune responses and development of
individualized cellular therapeutics.
- Develops advanced skills related to scientific hypothesis
formulation, testing and application to samples derived from patient
materials.
- Presents research findings at local and national scientific
conferences and weekly laboratory meetings.
- Leads or participates in University of Chicago Seminar Weekly
Series.
- Collaborates with peers and other faculty in research and
publication.
- Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data. Participates in
the promotion of a research project.
- Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications
and reports, and co- authors/authors scientific research
manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and
scientific manuscripts.
- Collaborates on the development of new research projects with
academic and community-based organizations.
- May present work at scientific meetings.
- Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by
providing scientific or intellectual information.
- Reviews laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manages
complex data sets for research.
- Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications,
including protocols and grants.
- Trains new 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 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Next generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation, cell culture,
flow cytometry.
- Background in imaging and cancer biology is a plus.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficient knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheets,
database software, power point, statistics a d other software used
in scientific research analysis.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in molecular biology, translational
research, bioinformatics, and research techniques or methods.
Preferred Competencies
- Analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Write and communicate clear and complete research findings.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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
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