Research Assistant Professor

Position Summary

This is a Research Assistant Professor position for research in the Center for Neurobiology of Stress Resilience and Psychiatric Disorders. This scientist will play an important role in ongoing funded research projects that aim to uncover the neurobiology of social and affective behavior in rodents, and develop their own fundable line of research

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. The University has a range of Employee Resource Group Opportunities and strives to promote diversity and equity. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation/ paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago's newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Laboratory scientific research, including formulating scientific questions, planning, implementing, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Initiation and completion of required research projects with a high degree of independence.
• Development of a line of research that has likelihood of external grant support.
• Apply to external agencies for funding of research.
• Communication of scientific data to lab and scientific community.
• Engaging with other scientists and trainees to implement collaborative projects.
• Use electrophysiological, behavioral, surgical techniques in rodents, and other techniques if needed.
• Provide help to other lab members and collaborators as needed.
• Provide straining and supervision of other researchers in collaboration with the lab PI.
• Contribute to departmental non-research mission as needed.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education & Experience

• PhD in Neuroscience or related field

• Substantial experience with in vitro electrophysiology

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic cellular neurophysiology.
• Expertise with designing and implementing whole cell electrophysiology experiments.
• Ability to independently trouble-shoot and acquire high quality electrophysiology data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with survival surgery

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets