at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Research Specialist - Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation
Senior Research Specialist - Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation
Hiring Department: Neurology and Rehabilitation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024447
Posting Close Date: April 29, 2024
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:
Position Summary
This position is a principle contributor in developing specific research project requirements and is
responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery. Perform complex laboratory and data collection techniques. May coordinate and train of lower level research staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design and execute experimental procedures; assist other members in the lab in experimental design and analysis
Lab management and equipment set up
Review and contribute to grant applications and manuscripts
Co-supervise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their research projects
Provide training for new laboratory members
Expertise in cell culture, qPCR, qRT PCR, Western blotting, cloning, lentiviral infection, polysome profiling and ribosome footprinting. Knowledge of other
biochemical techniques such as ELISA and bioactivity assay is an advantage.
Extensive knowledge of the characterizing neurological disease animal model and mouse brain surgery.
Experience with human neuropathology autopsy, tissue and microscopy image analysis.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred.
A minimum of 5 years related research experience.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive knowledge and Experience iPSC studiesExcellent knowledge of software such as Office, Photoshop and Prism. Knowledge of biostatistics and software such as SPSS and SAS is an advantage.
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