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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Job ID #131389)
Cancer Center/Research Labs
Postdoc Res Assoc
Chicago
01/15/2022

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Cancer Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out projects in the field of mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. The research projects will use cell biology, molecular biology, and animal models of lung diseases. Expertise related to these research areas is ideal, but training will be offered. Highly motivated candidates with independency in experimental design, data gathering and analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, as well as strong interpersonal skills are especially encouraged. The position is available now and will remain open until it is filled. 

Carry out projects in the field of mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. The research projects will use cell biology, molecular biology, and animal models of lung diseases.

Qualified candidates should submit their application by email including: (1) cover letter; (2) a full CV; (3) a brief statement describing previous work, career goals and research interests; (4) contact information for 3 references to Jing Liu, Ph.D. (jinglius@uic.edu).

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.


Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks and other pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background Checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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