Visiting Research Scientist- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Hiring Department:
Anatomy and Cell Biology

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

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

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.

The Lazarov laboratory in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking highly energetic and organized applicants for a full‑time Visiting Research Scientist position. Our research focus is molecular and cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. This role will involve leading one or more research projects at the lab, writing manuscript and grant applications under the supervision of Dr.

Lazarov. In addition, advising and guiding graduate and undergraduate students at the lab, as well as new postdoctoral fellows. The Visiting Research Scientist is expected to oversee the maintenance of a biomedical laboratory which has uses a combination of molecular, cellular and physiological methods including iPSC models, transgenic mouse models and postmortem human tissue.

• Execution of experiments planned with the PI.
• Standardize and systematize comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed.
• Write up of manuscripts and grant applications under the supervision of the PI.
• Guidance of graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral fellows.
• Maintain inventory of lab resources related to the lab projects.
• Communication of lab supplies and orders, and maintainance of laboratory stocks.
• Preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal, etc.).
• Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements.
• Conduct or coordinate ongoing experimental protocols.
• Perform routine molecular biology and biochemical procedures.
• Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques.
• Collaborate with the PI and other lab members to prepare or perform experimental procedures.
• Carry out necessary mouse husbandry, colony maintenance and feeding , genotyping using PCR and other…