Research Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Advocate Health

Base: $30.70 - $46.05; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Translational pulmonary microplastics research
In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
Microscopy (fluorescence, electron, etc.)
** Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Research Fellow for its Cardiothoracic Surgery department, focusing on translational pulmonary microplastics research. The position emphasizes collaboration, independence, and mentorship in a dynamic lab environment, with responsibilities including data presentation, publication, and grant assistance. **

Job Summary

  • The Dhupar Lab focuses on the biodistribution and health effects of inhaled microplastics, utilizing cell cultures, mice, and human tissue.
  • Expectations include performing various techniques such as microscopy, PCR, histology, and processing human samples, with flexibility to learn new methods.
  • Opportunities exist for clinical exposure, observing in the operating room, and attending departmental conferences, with support for early-career investigators.

Matching Summary

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** Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Research Fellow for its Cardiothoracic Surgery department, focusing on translational pulmonary microplastics research. The position emphasizes collaboration, independence, and mentorship in a dynamic lab environment, with responsibilities including data presentation, publication, and grant assistance. **

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translational Pulmonary Microplastics Research
  • In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
  • Microscopy (fluorescence, electron, etc.)
  • PCR/RNA sequencing
  • Histology
  • Processing human samples

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship
  • Interest in clinical exposure
  • Highly functional, collaborative, and collegial lab environment

Key Requirements

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Flexibility and learning new techniques
  • High degree of motivation and desire for independence
  • Highly organized, timely presentation of data
  • Communicating effectively with collaborators
  • Writing abstracts, presenting at national meetings, publishing papers
  • Assisting in grant development

Work Rights

Not specified

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