Senior Research Specialist

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time
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 analysisLab management and equipment set upReview and contribute to grant applications and manuscriptsCo-supervise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their research projectsProvide training for new laboratory membersExpertise in cell culture, qPCR, qRT PCR, Western blotting, cloning, lentiviral infection, polysome profiling and ribosome footprinting. Knowledge of otherbiochemical 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 studies
Excellent knowledge of software such as Office, Photoshop and Prism. Knowledge of biostatistics and software such as SPSS and SAS is an advantage.

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.

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