Postdoctoral Research Associate, Retzky COP, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sant lab)

About the role

The Sant Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar for a newly funded National Cancer Institute R01. Recent PhD graduates with strong hands-on experimental expertise are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent research projects
• Develop new experimental platforms and analytical approaches
• Mentor trainees in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Contribute to existing projects, manuscripts, grant writing, and scientific presentations
• Perform biological experiments, which may occasionally require schedule flexibility to accommodate time-sensitive cell culture, imaging, or in vivo studies
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• A strong publication record and demonstrated scientific productivity
• Substantial hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and hypothesis-driven experimental design
• Demonstrated technical expertise in molecular biology, cancer biology, biomaterials, or engineered in vitro model systems

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduates with strong hands-on experimental expertise are strongly encouraged to apply

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: 3D cell culture, organoids, co-culture systems, Microfluidics or organ-on-chip systems
• RNA-seq, single-cell omics, or bioinformatics
• Flow cytometry, imaging, image analysis
• In vivo tumor models
• Hydrogel/biomaterials fabrication/characterization

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.