at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoctoral
Research Associate
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology
Location: Chicago
Requisition ID: 1011837
Position Number: CUSTOM.POSITION.NUMBER
About the University of Illinois at 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:
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at the
University of Illinois at Chicago, for an outstanding and highly motivated
candidate to investigate the mechanism by which immunometabolism is regulated in
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) immune cells. This position will be focused on
defining the molecular mechanism involved in RA macrophage, T cell, and
fibroblast metabolism and their cellular cross-regulation by integrating
cutting-edge molecular technologies with traditional cellular & molecular immunology-based
approaches. Please refer to our recent publications for further information:
Arthritis Rheum 2021 (PMID: 33982895), Cell Mol Life Sci 2021 (PMID: 34705053),
Cell Mol Immunol 2021 (PMID: 32415262). All the research projects in the lab are
translational and use patient blood, synovial fluid, and tissue to authenticate
the preclinical findings. Candidates will have the opportunity to perform basic
immunological research while translating their findings from bench to bedside.
Required Skills
The postdoctoral candidate must be self-motivated with
research experience in cellular and molecular immunology techniques, as well as
experimental models. The candidate should have excellent writing and
communication skills and be familiar with techniques such as multi-color flow
cytometry, cell isolation, tissue culture, ELISA, qRT-PCR, animal handling.
This job is open for recent graduate applicants with Ph.D. or applicants that
expect to graduate from their Ph.D. program soon. Applicants should have at
least one or two immune-related published articles preferably related to
autoimmunity or inflammation. Strong preference will be given to candidates who
have previous experience in autoimmunity, immunometabolism as well as innate
and adaptive immunity.
Job
Duties
Plan, direct and perform
specialized and advanced research experiments
Evaluate and analyze data
May establish new research
protocols and procedures
Summarize research data for
publication
May be responsible for
laboratory operations
May supervise students
Background
Information
The
laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment and is located at
the University of Illinois at Chicago with full-time access to excellent
facilities in the Department of Medicine. The campus is located in the heart of
Chicago, with easy access to Chicago's sports and entertainment center, and
downtown area. On-campus, you will find a vibrant academic, athletic, and multicultural
environment that involves students, staff, and faculty from across the
university.
Qualifications:
MD or Ph.D. in Immunology, Health Science, or a related
field.
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