Visiting Research Scientist- Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Chicago, IL, United States

Visiting Research Scientist
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Hiring Department
:
Microbiology and Immunology

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $43,888 to $75,000

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.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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 .

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

This position will focus on elucidating the interactions among T cells, neurons, microglia, and astrocytes in autoimmune diseases, using advanced scientific and experimental techniques including working with experimental animals and autoimmune disease animal models, including but not limited to CNS autoimmune diseases.

• Design experiments investigating cell-cell interactions within inflamed mouse tissues, using conventional and gnotobiotic mouse models, molecular analyses, histopathology, multicolor flow cytometry, multicolor immunohistochemistry, and multi-omics approaches (RNA-seq, metabolomics).
• Perform molecular and cellular experiments to elucidate the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying microbe-host interactions, using cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry tools, cell-based assays, and gnotobiotic and conventional mouse models.
• Engage in laboratory research, analyze data and information, and evaluate and report findings to the PI.
• Oversee and mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, 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, present papers at professional society meetings, and develop new designs or techniques of material significance to important applied research problems.

A PhD or MD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field is required. A minimum of 3 years of post-PhD or post-MD research experience is required. Previous experience working with autoimmune mouse models is a must. Experience with mouse models, including parabiosis, and multicolor flow cytometry is also required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,…