Research Scientist-Neurosurgery

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Scientist-Neurosurgery
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [flexible, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm]

A Brief Overview:
Under minimal administrative oversight, direct the functions of a complex research laboratory and program, looking at novel treatments for glioblastoma. Serve as a Co-Investigator for federally funded projects while developing own externally-funded projects as Principal Investigator/Program Director. No initial independent funding required, but expected to support their effort through external grants and contracts through role as co-investigator, and to submit grant applications and proposals to internal and external sponsors and obtain their own independent project funding within 2 years of starting in the position.
What you will .

What you will do:

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects with responsibilities including but not limited to: monitoring research budgets, developing and managing research projects, designing experiments and procedures, and performing analysis for publication and presentation
• Submit grant applications to internal and external sponsors for research projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director
• Possibly supervise Research Assistants, Post-docs, students, and other laboratory personnel conducting experimental procedures and data collection.
• Participate in national or international scientific/professional meetings as speaker/presenter
• Contribute manuscripts annually as a primary author or senior author for manuscripts submitted to peer reviewed journals

What you will need:

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D., including those conferred outside of the U.S.)
• Skills: Experience with in vitro and in vivo models of glioblastoma, including the development and implementation of unique therapeutic modalities with translational potential for the treatment of glioblastoma in patients. A strong publication record with the use of these models is also preferred.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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