Postdoctoral Research Associate
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Nov 12, 2024 | |
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Postdoctoral Research Associate Hiring Department: Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028371 Posting Close Date:12/17/2024 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 Postdoctoral fellow positions are available for studying the mechanisms of breast cancer brain metastasis. This is an NIH-funded collaboration study. The postdocs will be assigned to Dr. Kaori Yamada's laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine or Dr. Tohru Yamada's laboratory in the Department of Surgery at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The Yamada Laboratory in Pharmacology studies regulation mechanisms of vascular function and endothelial barrier integrity. The Yamada Laboratory in Surgery studies to develop strategies for tumor diagnosis and tumor growth inhibition. Both laboratories use in vitro systems, cell biology, molecular biology techniques, and in vivo mouse tumor growth and metastasis models. Interested candidates are welcome to contact Dr. Yamada at horiguch@uic.edu for an informal discussion. To apply, please send a CV, a page of research experience and future interests, expected availability, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Yamada at horiguch@uic.edu. Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12527?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-92aa8bc295820742abce9fa8a30e4224 | |