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Postdoctoral Fellow in Regenerative Medicine

Employer
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Competitive + benefits
Closing date
Apr 2, 2023

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in a dynamic research environment funded by multi-year grants from National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) (http://sculptingregeneration.org). The postdoctoral fellow will employ multidisciplinary approaches by combining biomaterial design, microtechnology, nanotechnology, mechanobiology, stem cell biology, computational, genetic and in vivo approaches to understand fundamental mechanisms of tissue regeneration and to develop advanced therapeutics for tissue injury, degeneration and fibrosis. The main target organs include the bone marrow, bone and lungs. The key research areas include: precision engineering of cellular microenvironments (e.g. doi.org/10.1002/advs.202001066) and single cell encapsulation therapy (e.g. doi.org/10.1038/s41551-021-00740-x); engineering immunomodulation and tissue remodeling (e.g. doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aaw0158); controlling extracellular vesicle-based therapeutic delivery (e.g. doi.org/10.1038/s41565-020-0636-2) and biomanufacturing (e.g. doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.1c03231). The Principal Investigator (PI) will help the fellow develop his/her career by providing a collaborative and inclusive research environment. The PI will encourage the preparation of research papers, application of fellowships, and presentation at national/international meetings.

 

Department

The laboratory is primarily housed in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine at the College of Medicine (http://mcph.uic.edu). The Department has a dynamic group of junior and senior faculty, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students. The department's strengths are in the broad areas of cell signaling, cardiovascular and lung biology, stem cells and regenerative medicine, advanced imaging, biotechnology, and therapeutic development. The Department has been highly ranked nationally in research funding and training in the field of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences or Engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise with a publication record in at least three of the following areas:
    • Cell biology and engineering: e.g., cell culture, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy
    • Molecular biology and engineering: e.g., plasmid cloning, CRISPR
    • Animal studies with rodents: e.g., transplantation, survival surgery, in vivo imaging.
    • Hydrogel design and characterization: e.g., chemical conjugation, NMR analysis, rheological analysis
    • Microscale techniques: e.g., micropipetting, atomic force microscopy, micropatterning, microfluidics
    • Nanotechnology: e.g., nanoparticle tracking analysis, nanoparticle synthesis, TEM/SEM
    • Computer science: e.g., machine learning, single cell sequencing analysis, advanced image analysis
  • Minimum of two first-author primary research articles in international journals
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Motivation to pursue high quality research to address novel scientific questions 
  • Evidence of collaboration and mentoring others

 

How to apply

Interested applicants who meet all the criteria above should send a PDF file which includes a cover letter, full CV, and contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three references to Jae-Won Shin, Ph.D. Email to: shinjw@uic.edu

 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 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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