Full-Time Visiting Research Scientist
Job Description
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description
The Gowrishankar laboratory in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking highly energetic and organized applicants for a full-time Visiting Research Scientist position. This role will involve day to day oversight of a cellular neuroscience laboratory, which uses a combination of cell and molecular methods including designing and generating plasmids for recombinant proteins, immunochemistry, primary neuronal cultures from mice, imaging of live and fixed samples, and use of transgenic mouse models as well as analysis of data generated and writing scientific papers for peer reviewed journals in collaboration with the PI. The successful candidate will participate in both scientific research and management of junior personnel in the lab. Our research focus is on elucidating mechanisms underlying neuronal lysosome formation and function and the pathological mechanisms underlying their dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, complex forms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSPs) and Tauopathies as well as ALS and Huntington’s disease. Experimental procedures include molecular and cellular biology, cloning, transfection, immunochemistry, histology, microscopy and small animal dissections.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Collaborate with the PI and other lab members to prepare or perform experimental procedures in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, primary neuronal and astrocyte cell culture and live cell imaging.
2) Participate in the design and analysis of experiments with PI.
3) Standardize and systematize comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed.
4) Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques.
5) Preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g., safety, training, waste management, animal, etc.).
6) Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements.
7) Supervise and train new graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
The position requires experience in the cell and molecular biology as well as neuroscience. In particular, experience in primary culture of neurons from rodents, immunocyte- and histochemistry, biochemistry including western blotting and confocal imaging,. Familiarity with adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases, neuronal cell biology is desirable.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the area of anatomy, cell biology, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, neuroscience or related field and at least 3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, and potential for extramural funding.
How to Apply
Application Instructions Please submit cover letter, CV, and at least 3 references by 5pm on 10/31/23 to https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7242?c=uic 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 are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless 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. 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=1411899127 total views, 0 today