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**Department**
BSD MED - Dermatology - He Research Staff
**About the Department**
The He research lab currently has an R35 grant. There are three research
topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV
damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA
modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in
UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.
**Job Summary**
The Staff Scientist will design experiments, and perform experiments in
molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell
culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful
written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and
roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, cloning,
flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA
isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization,
RNA-seq, RIP-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot,
mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring
junior trainees, manuscript writing, presentations at group meetings and
conferences, and grant writing. The Staff Scientist will interact with
other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr.
He.
**Responsibilities**
- Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin
carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.
- Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology,
molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.
- Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory and other
laboratories, collaborate effectively on joint research projects,
and take part in lab management and collaborative projects with
other labs.
- Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or
procedures to correct problems. Adapt existing procedures to current
work needs and make significant contributions to methodology.
Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.
- Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at
meetings.
- Mentor junior trainees in the lab, including junior postdocs,
graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.
- Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific
or intellectual information.
- Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for
research.
- Performs other related work as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education:**
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
**Work Experience:**
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
**Certifications:**
**\-\--**
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Experience:**
- Expertise in molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays,
molecular biology and animal models is desirable.
**Preferred Competencies**
- Attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and
written methods.
- Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.
**Application Documents**
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) **MUST**be uploaded via the **My
Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of
the application.
**Job Family**
Research
**Role Impact**
Individual Contributor
**Scheduled**
**Weekly Hours**
40
**Drug Test Required**
No
**Health Screen Required**
No
**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**
No
**Pay Rate Type**
Salary
**FLSA Status**
Exempt
**Pay Range**
\$80,000.00 - \$100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University\'s good faith
estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of
posting.
**Benefits Eligible**
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid
time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook.
**Posting Statement**
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic
origin, sha
information, please see:
**Department**
BSD MED - Dermatology - He Research Staff
**About the Department**
The He research lab currently has an R35 grant. There are three research
topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV
damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA
modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in
UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.
**Job Summary**
The Staff Scientist will design experiments, and perform experiments in
molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell
culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful
written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and
roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, cloning,
flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA
isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization,
RNA-seq, RIP-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot,
mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring
junior trainees, manuscript writing, presentations at group meetings and
conferences, and grant writing. The Staff Scientist will interact with
other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr.
He.
**Responsibilities**
- Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin
carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.
- Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology,
molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.
- Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory and other
laboratories, collaborate effectively on joint research projects,
and take part in lab management and collaborative projects with
other labs.
- Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or
procedures to correct problems. Adapt existing procedures to current
work needs and make significant contributions to methodology.
Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.
- Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at
meetings.
- Mentor junior trainees in the lab, including junior postdocs,
graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.
- Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific
or intellectual information.
- Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for
research.
- Performs other related work as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education:**
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
**Work Experience:**
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
**Certifications:**
**\-\--**
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Experience:**
- Expertise in molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays,
molecular biology and animal models is desirable.
**Preferred Competencies**
- Attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and
written methods.
- Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.
**Application Documents**
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) **MUST**be uploaded via the **My
Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of
the application.
**Job Family**
Research
**Role Impact**
Individual Contributor
**Scheduled**
**Weekly Hours**
40
**Drug Test Required**
No
**Health Screen Required**
No
**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**
No
**Pay Rate Type**
Salary
**FLSA Status**
Exempt
**Pay Range**
\$80,000.00 - \$100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University\'s good faith
estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of
posting.
**Benefits Eligible**
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid
time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook.
**Posting Statement**
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic
origin, sha
Job ID: 482349677
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025
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