University of Illinois Chicago · 5 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research on cardiovascular and adipose biology, mentoring junior lab members, and contributing to scientific publications and grant applications.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research on cardiovascular and adipose biology
Keep abreast of advances in stem cell biology, cardiac biology, adipose biology, RNA biology and related technologies, and provide forward-looking input to the group's research directions
Prepare high-quality manuscripts and conference presentations, and, where appropriate, contribute to grant applications
Contribute to mentoring junior lab members and to general laboratory duties
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Recent or upcoming PhD or MD/PhD degree and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications with at least two first-author manuscripts (IF>5) is essential
Candidates should have experience working in one of the following areas: 1) stem cell biology/chemical biology, 2) mouse models of cardiovascular diseases, 3) mouse models of adipose biology, or 4) epigenetics/epitranscriptomics/RNA biology
Good scientific writing skills and proficiency in reading and communicating in English
Excellent teamwork spirit, good communication skills, and a high level of motivation and independence
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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