Research Assistant Professor, Cardiology

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id: 53581 Department: MED-Cardiology Salary/Grade: REF/RF Research Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics and Liquid Biopsy: The Division of Cardiology, in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking an experienced health scientist to join our team as a Research Assistant Professor. Job Summary The Research Assistant Professor will lead molecular biology research focused on circulating nucleic acids, including cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and microRNAs, to develop and apply genomic and transcriptomic assays for translational and clinical research. The scientist will design and implement sequencing- and PCR-based approaches to characterize molecular biomarkers and support collaborative research initiatives. A completed application must include: Statement of relevant research experience and future research plans Curriculum Vitae Names of three (3) references (please include complete contact information for each reference) Specific Responsibilities : Experimental Design and Execution Design and conduct experiments involving cell-free DNA and circulating microRNAs from human biospecimens. Develop and optimize assays using quantitative PCR, digital PCR, and next-generation sequencing. Perform nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and quality control for sequencing workflows. Develop novel molecular protocols for low-input and fragmented nucleic acids. Data Analysis and Interpretation Analyze sequencing and PCR data to quantify biomarkers and assess assay performance. Integrate molecular data with clinical and phenotypic datasets. Apply statistical and bioinformatics approaches for genomic and small-RNA analysis. Research Leadership and Collaboration Lead independent projects and collaborate with investigators across clinical and translational science disciplines. Train students, postdoctoral fellows To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account