Research Scientist-Center for Psychiatric Genetics at Endeavor Health

Hourly Pay Range:$42.54 - $65.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Research Scientist- Center for Psychiatric Genetics Location: Evanston ILFull TimeHours: Monday-Friday hours and flexible work schedulesA Brief Overview:The main research interest at CPG is to use a functional genomics approach for dissecting the molecular and cellular basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The Center performs multi-omics studies of these disorders. The Research Scientist is expected to serve as a Co-Investigator to lead/direct the genomics and imaging data analyses for existing federally funded projects while developing ones own externally-funded projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director. No initial independent funding is required but a successful candidate is expected to support a portion of their effort through external grants or contracts through the role of Co-Investigator and to submit grant applications and proposals to internal and external sponsors to obtain their own independent project funding within 3-5 years of starting in the position. While candidates with bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred an ideal candidate is expected to have the motivation and potential to develop independent externally-funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. 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 presentationAs a Co-Investigator lead the data analyses of different projects and provide bioinformatic and computational support to the research programs at CPGSupervise 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/presenterSubmit grant applications to internal and external sponsors for research projects as a Principal Investigator/Program DirectorContribute manuscripts annually as a primary author or senior author for manuscripts submitted to peer reviewed journalsWhat you will need:Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D. including those conferred outside of the U.S.)Experience: Between 2-5 years of experience after conferral of doctorate either as postdoctoral fellow in a professional research laboratory Assistant Professor or a combination thereof.Preferred Skills: Bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred. Strong motivation and potential to develop independent externally-funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders is a plusBenefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical Dental and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit . When you work for Endeavor Health you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to help everyone in our communities be their best.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C/C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 42 - 65