Research Scientist- Coloff Lab

Research Scientist – Coloff Lab

Hiring Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Requisition : 1041761

Posting Close Date: July 10, 2026

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie R&U/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.

The laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Coloff in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois Chicago has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist to direct the investigation of lipid metabolism in breast cancer. Successful candidates will be required to formulate and publish original research in peer‑reviewed publications, along with assisting in grant writing and progress reports to funding agencies.

Research will focus on mechanisms of lipid uptake from the extracellular environment and how this interacts with endocrine therapy resistance in ER+ breast cancer cells.

• Use proper scientific methods for publication and participate in scientific symposia.
• Analyze data and information, evaluate and report findings to Senior Research Faculty and other involved research staff.
• Author and coauthor articles for publication and participate in scientific hypotheses development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain research records, grant information, research notes, and resource utilization.
• Identify and coordinate working relationships with peers and other appropriate University personnel to achieve defined goals and objectives.
• Train fellows and students in techniques related to lipid metabolism and cell biology.
• Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related topic required.
• A minimum of five years' experience in lipid metabolism techniques required.
• Knowledge of lipid identification by mass spectrometry, mouse husbandry and genetic manipulation, organoid tissue culture growth and imaging, and statistics and statistical program usage.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.