University of Illinois Chicago · 1 week ago
Posttdoctoral Research Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $62K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university dedicated to cutting-edge research and student success. They are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to engage in multidisciplinary research focusing on tissue regeneration and advanced therapeutics, employing techniques in stem cell biology and genetic approaches.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Employ multidisciplinary approaches by combining stem cell biology and genetic approaches with transgenic model systems and single cells analysis to understand fundamental mechanisms of tissue regeneration and to develop advanced therapeutics for tissue injury
Conduct research in key areas including Notch signaling in hematopoietic niche cellular microenvironments and endothelial bone marrow niche regeneration
Prepare research papers, apply for fellowships, and present at national/international meetings
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences
Demonstrated expertise with a publication record in at least three of the following areas: Cell biology techniques with required experience in: cell culture, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy
Molecular biology and engineering: e.g. plasmid cloning, CRISPR
Animal studies with rodents: e.g. transplantation, survival surgery, in vivo imaging
Minimum of two first-author primary research articles in international journals
Strong writing skills and oral communication
Inherent motivation to pursue high quality research
Evidence of collaboration and mentoring of others
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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