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Description:
Position Summary The Immune Imaging group at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research with the group. The research group specializes in nanoscale immunobiophysics.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Developing Quantitative and Multiplexed Superresolution Imaging: We specialize in utilizing protein-based and small-molecule probes to perform single-molecule localization microscopy.
2. Investigating Cytokine Packaging, Transport, and Secretion: We focus on understanding the nanoscale inter- and intracellular communications of immune cells using single-molecule and superresolution imaging techniques.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD.
Applicants with the following backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply:
Optics
Biophysics
Engineering
Fluorescence Microscopy
Cell Biology
Preferred Qualifications The research group is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including:
It would be benefificial if the applicant had experience with the aforementioned technologies as well as in the fields of Pathology, Hematology/Oncology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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