Job TitleResearch Associate- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Position TitleResearch Associate
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Job CategoryUniversity Faculty
Job TypeFull-Time
FLSA StatusExempt
CampusMaywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location CodePHARMACOLOGY (06230A)
Department NameDEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY
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Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe laboratory of Dr. Rocco Gogliotti is actively recruiting Research Associates interested in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and basic science research for neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e. Rett syndrome, MeCP2 Duplication syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorder, and idiopathic autism). Successful Candidates will have experience in, or a strong desire to learn, modern techniques in neurogenomics, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, and/or electrophysiology. It is anticipated that this position will be funded by RO1 level support; however, candidates will also be encouraged to apply for independent funding and pursue avenues for career development for which they are passionate. Motivated candidates will be mentored to develop their own hypotheses, seek out mechanisms to fund those projects, and function in a manner that is both self-motivated and professional. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific meetings, independently seek out relevant literature, and help mentor students and research assistants.
QualificationsApplicants must have a PhD or PhD/MD with research experience, a documented record of peer- reviewed publications, and be eligible to apply for NIH grant support. Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical DemandsRepetitive Motions
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Minimum Education and/or Work ExperienceApplicants must have a PhD or PhD/MD with research experience, a documented record of peer- reviewed publications, and be eligible to apply for NIH grant support. Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Open Date03/10/2020
Close Date
Special Instructions to ApplicantsInterest candidates should submit an application Ｏn-line and email the following information to Dr. Gogliotti at rgogliotti@luc.edu. Preliminary inquiries about the position are also welcome via e-mail cover letter indicating current and future research interests. • Curriculum vitae or NIH biosketch • A brief summary of previous research experience • Names and contact information for three references
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Job Number8550431
Organizational LocationHEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
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Open Until FilledYes
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