Research Associate — Neurodegeneration

Job overview

The Research Associate — Neurodegeneration role is onsite in North Chicago, IL, with annual compensation of $52,000–$55,000 based on skills and experience. The position is in the VDJ laboratory at the Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Therapeutics at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, advancing research on synaptic degeneration in Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. The role exists to lead an independent research project under the principal investigator’s guidance and contribute to the lab’s research objectives. It conducts experiments using neuronal and mouse-model systems, mentors students and interns, and communicates findings through publications while helping develop new research directions and proposals.

What you'll do

• Lead an independent project on synaptic degeneration in auxilin- and/or LRRK2-linked Parkinson’s disease under the PI’s guidance
• conduct experiments using human iPSC-derived neurons, mouse brains and primary cultures, and SH-SY5Y cell lines
• mentor students and interns
• communicate findings through publications
• contribute to research directions and proposals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research associate

neurodegeneration

parkinson’s disease

lewy body dementia

neuroscience

ipsc-derived neurons

cell biology

laboratory research

north chicago il

rosalind franklin university

$52k–$55k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) with an 8% employer contribution after two years
• vacation and personal leave, sick days, paid holidays, winter break, and floating holidays.

Why this role

Requires a PhD in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, or cell biology and experience with cell culture, iPSC-derived neurons, viral vectors, sub-cloning, transfection, live-cell imaging, PCR, and Western blotting.

About the employer

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.