Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Drs. Justin Ryder and Thomas Inge are seeking a talented Post-Doctoral Research Associated to assist with several NIH funded projects. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate is assigned to the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Research will be conducted in the growing Pediatric Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Research Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The Postdoctoral Associate will assist with writing high impact publications from several NIH funded projects and assist with protocol development and execution for new projects.

The ideal candidate will be interested in any of the following areas related to the study of the disease of obesity: 1) energy expenditure regulation, 2) appetite and satiety hormones, 3) 'omics' - metabolomics, proteomics, genomics, 4) anti-obesity medications, 5) bariatric surgery. We offer a rich training environment for the right candidate to work on several high impact projects which will yield publications and abstracts.

This position requires the ability to work independently and, if needed, to collaborate with other researcher and core laboratories. Inquires and questions can be directly to Dr. Ryder and .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ph. D. or MD in Medical, Health or Biological Science Program required.

2. Knowledge in Computer programs, word, excel and power point presentations.

3. Excellent writing and communication skills.

4. Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requestsand needs, sometimes in stressful situations.

Job Duties:

1. Design and implement research protocols; adapt new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative
to research procedures.
2. Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed accounts of all research data; maintain
computer database of research data;
3. Tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation;
use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
4. Search pertinent scientific literature and draft/edit manuscripts.
5. Help write grant proposals and progress reports related to research projects.
6. Present data in written and oral form at local and national meetings.
7. Provide researchers as requested with technical assistance.
8. Performs job functions adhering to principals of innovation, academic excellence and teamwork to
Provide the highest quality research effort to our Institution, co-workers and others.
9. Participate in scheduled meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
10. Other job functions as assigned.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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