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BSD E&E - Cobey Lab
About the Department
The Cobey Laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the
University of Chicago studies how the host adaptive immune response
coevolves with pathogens, especially in ways relevant to epidemiological
and evolutionary forecasting, vaccine design, and pathogen diversity.
The work is computational, and we collaborate closely with immunologists
and epidemiologists.
Job Summary
This position leads a research project or contributes to the scientific
direction of a research resource with a commitment to rigorous and
reproducible research, including unit and system testing, and version
control.
Responsibilities
- Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab
and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to
assist with project design.
- Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects,
including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to
the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to
methodology.
- Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages
databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
- Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as
to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develops and
maintains liaisons and effective working relations with groups and
individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative
management strategies or to develop information and interpret
findings.
- Uses specialized depth and breadth of expertise to lead and conduct
research experiments.
- Interprets and collects data and trains others in the interpretation
of data. Leads the dissemination of data and significantly
contributes to scientific publications and grant writing.
- Leads others to solve complex problems, providing expertise to the
team which includes of scientists and clinicians from the University
and nationally.
- Provides expertise to identify protocol problems, inform
investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts,
such as protocol revisions. Provides expertise to evaluate factors
such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or
potential subject risk.
- 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 7+
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Doctoral degree in related biological sciences field.
Experience:
- Authorship of publications (books, articles, reports or book
chapters) that have been cited by other scholars.
- Supervising junior research staff.
- Managing research projects.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Extensive experience managing projects, including delivering results
on deadline.
- Manage all aspects of the project with minimal supervision.
- Strong quantitative skills, including statistical inference.
- Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research, including unit and
system testing, and version control.
- Commitment to coordinating research projects with leadership.
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
Research
Role Impact
ndividual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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