Research Scientist

About the role

The position will utilize hiPSC-derived cardiovascular cells to model cardiovascular diseases in vitro, investigating anticancer therapy-induced toxicity and identifying mitigation strategies. Additionally, the incumbent will establish robust in vivo/in vitro models and develop epigenetic assay technologies to explore the regulatory mechanisms of cardiovascular pathology. Research will be conducted in the Department of Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Formulate experimental protocols, data collection frameworks, and statistical analysis plans.
• Perform experiments including stem cell culture and differentiation, molecular biology, and in vivo studies.
• Draft high-impact manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at major national and international conferences.
• Affiliate with the principal investigator in mentoring postdocs and students on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Affiliate with the principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Pharmacology, Biomedical Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in iPSC culture, cardiovascular cell differentiation techniques, and animal experimental procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

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