at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Jin Lab; Physiology and Biophysics
Hiring Department: Physiology and Biophysics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1019454
Posting Close Date: 09/30/2023
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 Research
Associate- Jin Lab
A Postdoctoral Research Associate
position is available in the
laboratory of Dr. JP Jin in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University
of Illinois at Chicago. Research in the lab focuses on the gene regulation and
protein structure-function relationship of myofilament and cytoskeleton
proteins. A broad range of methodologies is applied. Ready to go projects are
available for new investigators to produce high impact publications and develop
a productive career.
Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. Degree in chemistry or biochemistry or a related field. Candidates with the
following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
1) strong self-motivation, 2) first author previous publications, 3) ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines, 4) good communication skills (writing and oral)
and ability to collaborate with
others, 5) experiences in protein
expression, purification and biochemical analysis, cell culture and/or
immunological detection methods. To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and contact information of
three references to JP Jin (jpjin@uic.edu)
before 9/30/2023
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other research personnel to meet research objectives
Perform Laboratory experiments.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Maintain lab notebook and e-files with recorded data.
Publish original scientific research in peer-review journals.
Present research findings at national/international scientific conferences.
Other research lab related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a PhD/Doctorate Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or other related biomedical science fields. Applicants within the first 5 years of receiving their PhD/Doctorate degree will be considered as a strength.
Preferance will be given to candidates with expertise in protein expression, purification and biochemical analysis, cell culture and/or immunological detection methods.
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