IMMEDIATE LAB OPENINGS:
Postdoctoral Research Associate:
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https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2123?c=uic
Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow who is interested in translational lung cancer research. We have shown that GPCRs are a new target in overcoming acquired drug resistance in highly heterogenous NSCLC (Soucheray et al. Can Res 2015, Becker et al, Can Res 2019, and Pulido et al, Can Res 2020). The postdoctoral fellow will study the molecular biology of GPCR and cancer heterogeneity using a variety of preclinical models including patient-derived materials, cancer cell lines, and in vivo models. This is a NIH and DoD supported position. This position is available immediately.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Work collaboratively with principal Investigator, other researchers, and key personnel to meet research objectives.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data. - Perform Laboratory experiments and collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Maintain lab notebook with recorded data
- Disseminate original research results in peer-review journals and present the findings at national/international scientific conferences
- Ph.D. and/or M.D.
- Highly motivated and works independently.
- The candidate with strong skills in handling animal models is required.
The candidate should be adequate in conventional molecular biology techniques and excellent in writing and verbal communication skills in English.
- Develop career in a highly interactive and exciting research environment.
- Interact with scientists at leading pharmaceutical companies to manage projects.
- Learn to prepare research papers.
- The fellow is encouraged to apply to fellowships and to participate in meetings.
We invite you to learn more about our Postdoc community: https://research.uic.edu/opa/postdoc-policies-benefits/
Research Specialist:
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https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7606?c=uic
Description:
The Research Specialist- Shimamura Lab contributes to the design and delivery of research projects, and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. This position will reform complex laboratory and data collection techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts experiments according to established research protocols for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collects, reviews, and analyzes individually; and team-generated data.
- Operates, cleans, and maintains the organization of research equipment and research lab spaces.
- Assist the laboratory manager with placing orders and tracking inventory levels.
- Documents results for presentations including external conferences and internal lab meetings.
- Provides training and operational guidance on day-to-day activities for laboratory student workers.
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports/co-authors scientific papers for presentations and publications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Requires B.A./B.S. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or related area.
- Minimum of 2 years of wet lab/bench experience in academic research setting.
- Preferred knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques such as western blotting and PCR
- Ability to work hands-on with mice and mammalian model systems.
- Preferred experience with orthotopic/GEMM animal models
We invite you to learn more about our UIC community: https://hr.uic.edu/employees/benefits/
OTHER LAB OPPORTUNITIES:
PhD/Master's Student Rotation Opportunities:
Inquire about semester availability via email to [email protected].
Undergraduate Student Opportunities:
We are interested in providing research opportunities to UIC undergraduate students who are highly motivated to make a difference in lung cancer research.
Please note that this is not a paid position.
Send a one page cover letter stating your interest in the lab and how working in the lab would contribute to your future (career/post-graduation) goals with your resume/CV to [email protected].