Post Doc Research Fellow STF - Microbial Pathogens & ...

Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: Based on NIH scale $62.232 - $75,564 Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Incumbent performs molecular, cellular, and immunology work and experiments under limited supervision, utilizing advanced degrees of technical proficiency. Designs, initiates, and performs complex scientific research experiments within a Translational Medicine research laboratory. Evaluates data, and prepares final reports/papers based on experimental results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: A mature and motivated individual who is well trained in areas of molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology Education: PhD or MD, or equivalent experience u00b7 Earned MD or PhD in biological sciences or equivalent. Molecular biology, cell biology or immunology PhD preferred. u00b7 Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, RNA seq), cell culture, immune functional assays utilizing patient samples, ELISA assays, and flow cytometry (FACS). u00b7 Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease. u00b7 Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and interacts well with others as part of a team. u00b7 Ability to work independently. u00b7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills. u00b7 Ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several concurrent research projects. Preferred Job Qualifications: u00b7 Strong communication, data analysis, computer and organizational skills. u00b7 Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and with high-content screening platforms. Physical Demands: Competencies: Responsibilities: u00b7 Plans and directs experiments related to molecular and cellular biology, and immunology research, including the planning and execution of an assigned project. u00b7 Identifies an original research project, experiments, and potential research directions related to research activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives. u00b7 Work collaboratively with Rush University physicians and clinicians to obtain patient specimens and patient clinical data. u00b7 Provides own data collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for presentation and/or publications. u00b7 Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. u00b7 Performs other job related assignments as assigned. u00b7 May also be required to supervise research employees and/or nonexempt staff. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Post Doc Research Fellow STF - Microbial Pathogens & Immunity - Full-time Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 26060

Created: 2026-04-08