Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor

Hiring Department: COM- Department of Pathology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027185

Posting Close Date: 9/19/2024

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Assistant Professor. The Department has a strong commitment to research in prostate cancer. The areas of expertise include cancer genetics, metabolism, environmental toxicity as these relate to prostate cancer risk and outcome. Candidates with basic and translational research interests in this area are encouraged to apply.

The School is located at the heart of the University of Illinois Chicago West campus in a highly interactive biomedical research environment. The successful candidate will be recruited to the Department of Pathology and will be able to affiliate with University-wide Institutes and Centers including the Cancer Center.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct in vitro experiments, in vivo work, in silico analysis, and create reports.

Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates.

Keep PI updated on laboratory ongoing activities and issues.

Attend weekly laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars and participate in the prostate cancer Working Group.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field, post-doctoral training and evidence of being able to independently manage a research laboratory.

Preferred Qualification

• Expertise in any of the following areas: molecular genetics, the biology of prostate cancer, CRISPR gene editing, bioinformatics of sequencing data, arsenic metabolism and toxicity, in silico analyses, reactive oxygen species and anti-oxidant function.
• A strong publication record and good spoken and written English are essential to apply for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

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