Full-Time Visiting Research Scientist- Tai Lab, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Job Description
The Tai lab 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 managing a large transgenic mouse colony and conducting behavioral analysis. Our research focus is understanding how blood-brain barrier dysfunction contributes to Alzheimer’s disease as a therapeutic target, and experimental procedures include behavioral tests, histology, microscopy, biochemical assays, and cell culture models.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Writing Manuscripts and giving presentations of the data.
- working with and training graduate and undergraduate students and the lab.
- Writing competitive grant applications with the assistance of the PI.
- Manage a large mouse colony including colony maintenance and genotyping.
- Maintain detailed colony spread sheets.
- Responsible for shipping mice to other institutions as required.
- Work as part of a team to generate mice for projects on defined schedules.
- Inject mice with different treatments.
- Conduct behavioral analysis and maintain equipment.
- Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements.
- Perform mouse surgery.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: Experience in colony maintenance, genotyping and mouse treatment is essential. Experience in mouse behavior and tissue collection (perfusions, brain dissection) is preferred.
Enthusiasm for learning and gaining research and lab management experience, and the ability to coordinate and supervise others effectively are the most critical requirements of the position. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and organized, and strong communication skills are a must. This position requires three years of previous research experience, a Ph.D degree in biological sciences, neurosciences or other related fields
How to Apply
Please submit cover letter, CV, and at least 3 references by 3/15/24 at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8647?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=141189984 total views, 0 today