at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoctoral
Hiring Department: Department of Pathology -COM
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017712
Posting Close Date: 6/30/23
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:
Postdoctoral position in Reproductive Toxicology
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Almudena Veiga-Lopez in the Department of Pathology, University of Illinois at Chicago
For this position, we are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which exposure to environmental chemicals affect female reproductive function (placenta and/or ovary). The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences (or related field) and a strong background in reproductive toxicology, cell culture and molecular biology techniques, including cloning and RNA sequencing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform experiments using advanced biomedical research techniques and develop new methods/applications
Have the primary responsibility for writing scientific publications.
Present the results at national and international scientific meetings
Participate in writing grant applications to major funding agencies
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in relevant scientific area including Molecular Biology and Cell Biology, Toxicology, Reproductive Biology and/or Biochemistry.
Knowledge and hands on experience in basic molecular biology techniques (please refer to desired skills below)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently but also a team player
A strong work ethic and a commitment to becoming an independent scientist
Demonstrated skills in scientific writing (based on publication record)
This position is initially for two years and will be renewed annually based on performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired or preferred previous experience with: Cell culture (primary and immortalized lines), routine molecular assays (DNA/RNA isolation, quantitative RT-PCR), blotting/probing, histology, mitochondrial respiration assays (Seahorse), immunohistochemistry, microscopy, mouse experimentation and data analyses.
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