Post-Doc-Neurosurgery

Position Highlights: Post-Doc, Neurosurgery

• Position: Post-Doc, Neurosurgery
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, onsite, standard business hours
  
  

Job Summary: Seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the McDaid lab at the Endeavor Health Neurosciences Institute, located in Evanston, Illinois, and academically affiliated with the University of Chicago. Hired candidate will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects, including development of treatments for TBI, alcohol use disorder and glioblastoma. The candidate will be working in the lab full-time, and techniques used will include small animal neurosurgery, and use of post-surgery assays, including western blotting and electrophysiology. The McDaid lab is part of the Department of Neurosurgery, headed by Julian Bailes, MD. This position reports directly to the PI, Dr. McDaid. This is a full-time position and is benefits eligible.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the use of a rat model of glioblastoma, and its treatment.
• The ability to work independently, under minimal supervision by the PI, Dr. McDaid.
• Ability to prepare scientific manuscripts for publication.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience or other related discipline required
• Experience: Neuroscience background, 5 years. Experience with small animal cranial surgery and/or brain slice electrophysiology/calcium imaging is considered a plus, but individuals will be trained in the relevant techniques.
  
  

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
  
  

Endeavor 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 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 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. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers.

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