Postdoc Research Associate, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Lee lab)

Postdoc Research Associate, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Lee lab)

Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018562

Posting Close Date: May 31, 2023

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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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available immediately in Dr. Steve Lee's laboratory in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago (https://stevelee.lab.uic.edu/). The Lee lab is currently working on development of antibody-based cancer vaccines. The Postdoc Research Associate will be involved in cancer vaccine design and development. At the same time, will also learn cutting-edge cellular and molecular analysis techniques including 3D multiplex microscopy and spatial cell multi-omics that have been developed by the Lee lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

Involved in cancer vaccine design and development

In vitro and in vivo immuno-assays

Data analysis and quantification

Learn cutting-edge cellular and molecular analysis techniques including 3D multiplex microscopy and spatial cell multi-omics

Keeping the accurate record of the experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and grant proposals

Presenting the results at scientific meeting

Participate in the weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars of the Department

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
PhD degree in Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Protein (or antibody) Engineering, Drug Delivery, or a related discipline.

Research experience (at least 2 years) in studying cancer research, immunotherapy or vaccine is essential.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who have research skills including in vitro and in vivo (mouse) immune characterizations using immunoassys (e.g. flow cytometry, immune cell culture, ELISpot, and TCR assay, handling and treating mouse, etc.) are preferred.

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