Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab

Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027799

Posting Close Date:10/31/2024

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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 lab focuses on developing stroke therapeutics in aging populations, with a specific emphasis on drug development for treating stroke and other age-associated brain diseases in the context of kidney disease and hypertension. We seek highly motivated and productive individuals with experience in in vivo and/or in vitro studies to join our research team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform rodent brain surgeries and study molecular mechanisms of brain damage to determine and develop neuroprotective therapies.
• Conduct molecular biology, neurobiology, gene and protein assays, cell signaling, intracerebral injections, single-cell or single-nucleus RNA sequencing analysis, bioinformatics, and neurobehavioral testing in mice.
• Train other lab members and volunteers.
• Maintenance of lab protocols and operations.
• Manuscript writing and scientific presentations at national and international conferences.
• New project developments and other brain research-related activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree with training in the areas of neurobiology, biomedical sciences or a related discipline.
• Displayed proficiency in lab research techniques required.
• Attention to details and research integrity are essential to support written documentation, present findings, and project report submissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate experience in brain surgeries and neurobehavioral evaluations in rodent models with strong interpersonal and writing skills.

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