Research Fellow-CCI, Heart Center

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.

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Lurie Children’s is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow, or equivalently qualified scientist, to focus on quantitative genomic studies combining patient-derived and biobank data, with an emphasis on risk stratification in pediatric heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders. This job includes rigorous statistical, computational, and machine learning research in collaboration with an existing team of multidisciplinary researchers. Candidates should have an interest in the phenotype implications of genetic findings, including returning results to patients and families.

This role assists investigators and the study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of research activities throughout project lifecycle, inclusive of publication and dissemination of results. Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and implement research projects, obtain necessary ethics approvals, and create all standard operating procedures necessary for each project.

• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data with minimal supervision. Keep detailed records and manuals on data definitions and analysis methods.

• Tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation. Use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data with minimal supervision.

• Search pertinent scientific literature and draft/edit manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations required.

• Assist in grant writing.

• Present data in written and oral form at local and national meetings. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ph.D. or MD (or equivalent) in in genome sciences, biostatistics, computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, or related field, with a proven publication track record.
• Experience analyzing data and interpreting findings. This job includes rigorous statistical, computational, and machine learning research in collaboration with an existing team of multidisciplinary researchers
• Familiarity with large-scale, cloud-based data such as the NIH All of Us cohort, the UK Biobank, or similar datasets, and their programming environments (R/Python/Jupyter).
• Interest in the phenotype implications of genetic findings, including returning results to patients and families.
• 0-5 years relevant experience in a research environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, basic scientists, and translational researchers.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Education

Pay Range

$49,920.00-$81,619.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are 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.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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