Visiting Research Specialist - Retzky College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Science - Wang Lab

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chicago, IL USA

1043107

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000.

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 Wang lab concentrates on
1) understanding mechanisms of chronic pain and drug addiction and
2) developing new pharmacological treatments for these conditions. We apply the power of molecular pharmacology, neurobiology, epigenetics, pharmacogenetics, and other disciplines in our studies.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist Principal Investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Keep accurate records of the experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Present results at scientific meetings.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars within the Department.
• Maintain transgenic mice.
• Perform tests on pain and related experiments including treatments.
• Perform biochemical analyses.
• Perform data analysis and draft reports.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years' related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

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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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.