University of Illinois Chicago · 11 hours ago
Postdoc Research Associate - College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Wang Lab
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, recognized for its commitment to transformative research and student success. The Wang lab is focused on understanding chronic pain and drug addiction mechanisms while developing new pharmacological treatments, requiring a postdoctoral research associate to design experiments, report findings, and guide students in the lab.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and carry out experiments
Report findings, in oral and written forms, and draft manuscripts
Keep accurate record of the experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and reports
Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars within the Department
Guide students within the lab
Present the results at scientific meetings
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline (e.g., neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, biological psychology, etc.)
Ability to independently design and analyze research projects, with excellent manuscript writing and communication skills
Preferred
Research experience in neuroscience
Research experience in pain or addiction
Experience working with rodents
Experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, or stereotaxic microinjection
Benefits
Health
Dental
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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