Lead Research Scientist, Sickle Cell Disease Lab

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois System is seeking a senior researcher to collaborate with the principal investigator on large-scale sickle cell disease research using in vivo transgenic sickle mouse models. The role includes manuscript preparation, abstract writing for peer-review journals and national conferences, and reporting to extramural sponsors.

You will plan and execute complex projects, mentor students and staff, and contribute to grant proposals to sustain the program while publishing

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related disciplines with more than 5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in an academic setting.
• At least 5 years of animal experience in murine models, particularly in transgenic sickle mice, with expertise in maintaining and performing experiments in animal models.
• Strong record of research productivity with multiple first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in translational research, preferably in the hematology, vascular biology, and nephrology field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of an impactful research program in sickle cell disease.
• Direct a productive research laboratory.
• Monitor and treatment of transgenic sickle mice, including drug treatment, phlebotomy, urine collection, and sacrifice with tissue harvesting.
• Manage interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of vascular, kidney, and red blood cell health.
• Establish, maintain, and perform experiments in cell culture, other relevant animal models, and patient bio-samples.
• Teach, train, and mentor students, research staff, and post-doctoral fellows in both their research and career development.
• Write grant proposals to obtain extramural funding to sustain the research program.
• Publish research results in high-quality research articles in leading scientific journals.
• Present research results at academic conferences nationally.
• Create and maintain collaboration with scientists at this university and other institutions to advance the research program.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including peer-review of scientific articles and membership of editorial board.
• Meet all compliance and reporting requirements.
• Work collegially with staff, students, trainees in the Department, Division, and the University.

Skills

Animal models

Translational research

Molecular biology

Proteomics

Cell biology

Histopathology

Immunology techniques

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Biology or related disciplines

Job description

The University of Illinois System is seeking a senior researcher to collaborate with the principal investigator on large-scale sickle cell disease research using in vivo transgenic sickle mouse models. The role includes manuscript preparation, abstract writing for peer-review journals and national conferences, and reporting to extramural sponsors.

You will plan and execute complex projects, mentor students and staff, and contribute to grant proposals to sustain the program while publishing