Visiting Research Scientist-Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Visiting Research Scientist – Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Hiring Department: Microbiology and Immunology

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Requisition : 1039499

Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration apply by 5pm, March 1st, 2026

Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $43,888 to $80,000.

Additional Information: We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• Design experiments related to polymicrobial interactions in the gastrointestinal tract using tissue culture models, conventional and gnotobiotic mice, molecular analyses, histopathology, and high‑throughput omics technologies (RNAseq, metabolomics).
• Perform molecular and cellular experiments to understand molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying microbe‑microbe and microbe‑host interactions using ex vivo samples, molecular biology and biochemistry tools, cell‑based assays, and gnotobiotic and conventional mouse models.
• Engage in laboratory research, analyze data and information, evaluate and report findings to PI.
• Oversee and mentor postdoctoral fellows and doctoral and medical student trainees; participate in the oversight of laboratory activities.
• Write grant applications for extramural funding; prepare and submit research reports describing findings.
• Author publications in peer‑reviewed journals, make presentations of papers to professional societies and develop new designs or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important applied programs.

• PhD or MD in Bacterial Physiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related field required. A minimum of 3 years’ post PhD or MD related research experience required. Previous experience working with Acinetobacter baumannii and manipulation is preferred. Experience in mouse models, orogastric gavage, and anaerobic microbiology, is also a requirement. Experience in maintenance of gnotobiotic mice is desired.

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.