Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cancer Center

 

Description:

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Cancer Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to carry out projects in the field of mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. The research projects will use cell biology, molecular biology, and animal models of lung diseases. Expertise related to these research areas is ideal, but training will be offered. Highly motivated candidates with independency in experimental design, data gathering and analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, as well as strong interpersonal skills are especially encouraged. The position is available now and will remain open until it is filled.

The training environment offers opportunities to collaborate with investigators in different departments and centers at UIC, at nearby University of Chicago and Northwestern University, as well as national and international collaborations. Chicago is home to six medical schools. UIC is a Carnegie Research I University (1 of 4 in Illinois 1 of 161 in the US). The medical school campus is located on the near west side of Chicago, close to downtown Chicago and the Loop. With approximately 31,000 students and more than 13,000 employees, UIC is Chicago’s largest public research university. UIC has 16 top-ranking colleges and a health sciences system that includes a hospital, clinics and seven health sciences colleges. UIC is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and our campus culture encourages the contributions and success of every individual.

Duties:

Carry out projects in the field of mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. The research projects will use cell biology, molecular biology, and animal models of lung diseases.

Qualifications:

Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degrees and eligible for NIH T32 training grants (permanent resident or US citizen and less than 5 years from obtaining the final degree. Qualified candidates should submit their application by email including: (1) cover letter; (2) a full CV; (3) a brief statement describing previous work, career goals and research interests; (4) contact information for 3 references to Jing Liu, Ph.D. (jinglius@uic.edu).

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.