Research Assistant​/Associate​/Professor - Hematology​/Oncology

Research Assistant/Associate/Professor - Hematology/Oncology

Hiring Department:
Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
September 28, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $80,000.

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.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a faculty member at or above the rank of Research Assistant Professor, rank is commensurate with experience.

This work will entail collaborating with the principal investigator to plan and execute complex research in large scale collaborative research projects in sickle cell disease-related acute and chronic organ disease using in vivo transgenic sickle mouse models. This position will also require the ability to prepare manuscripts and abstracts for peer review journals and national scientific conferences, publish research findings in scientific peer-reviewed journals, and providing reports to extramural agencies/sponsors.

• Contribute to the development of an impactful research program in sickle cell disease.
• Direct a productive research laboratory.
• Monitor and treatment of transgenic sickle mice, including drug treatment, phlebotomy, urine collection, and sacrifice with tissue harvesting.
• Manage interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of vascular, kidney, and red blood cell health.
• Establish, maintain, and perform experiments in cell culture, other relevant animal models, and patient bio-samples.
• Teach, train, and mentor students, research staff, and post-doctoral fellows in both their research and career development.
• Write grant proposals to obtain extramural funding to sustain the research program.
• Publish research results in high-quality research articles in leading scientific journals.
• Present research results at academic conferences nationally.
• Create and maintain collaboration with scientists at this university and other institutions to advance the research program.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including peer-review of scientific articles and membership of editorial board.
• Meet all compliance and reporting requirements.
• Work collegially with staff, students, trainees in the Department, Division, and the University.

• PhD in Biology or related disciplines with…