Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago
Research Instructor
Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking a Research Instructor to conduct basic and clinical translational research for genomics related to oral and systemic diseases. The role involves designing research projects, data analysis, grant writing, and collaborating with laboratory principal investigators.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Develop, design, and implement basic science and clinical translational research projects related to oral medicine. Work directly with the laboratory principal investigators regarding selection of research objectives and procedures. The research will be performed in conjunction with other internal and external collaborators
Organize work according to priority of the experimental studies and assessment of the time necessary to complete procedures. Keep careful and accurate records
Generate data necessary for creation of abstracts, papers, presentations, and applications for extra- and intramural funding. Present summaries of results at meetings of the lab group and elsewhere
Prepare applications for external funding and help to prepare grant proposals
Be responsible for manuscript, poster, and seminar preparation, under guidance of laboratory principal investigators
Maintain confidentiality of all laboratory information and experimental results
Assist lab director in training laboratory technicians, students, residents, etc. as needed
Be familiar with and adhere to all regulations of inspecting bodies regarding occupational health and safety (OSHA)
Perform minor troubleshooting on equipment and procedures
Provide support of scientific research, publications, presentations, and teaching activities, as requested by the laboratory principal investigators or designee
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. with appropriate research experience during prior graduate education needed in genetics, molecular and cellular biology/biochemistry
Demonstrated knowledge in contemporary biomedical research approaches
The ability to develop novel research projects and implement them into laboratory is essential
Excellence in oral and written communication skills is required
Demonstrated prior experience in preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts is desirable
Organizational, time management, and planning capabilities needed
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, energetic, and to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred
Knowledge/experience in biostatistics or bioinformatics and clinical outcome research would be preferred
Experience in basic and translational research in oral/salivary diseases would be a plus
Prior experience in writing/reviewing of grant applications is preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
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