Postdoctoral Research Associate: Drug Development Targeting Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on drug development targeting neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease. This role involves research on novel therapeutics, data collection, publication of findings, and collaboration with leading scientists in the field. It requires a PhD in a relevant area and strong research background.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• PhD degree in relevant fields.
• At least one first authored, peer-reviewed publication.
• Knowledge of basic experimental design and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute research projects with Principal Investigator.
• Conduct independent research including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Neurobiology

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Pharmacology

Education

PhD degree in neurobiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Drug Development Targeting Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Drug Development Targeting Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease

Hiring Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Career Level Annual Salary
Postdoc 0 $62,232
Postdoc 1 $62,652
Postdoc 2 $63,120
Postdoc 3 $65,640

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Steven J. Ackerman, in association with the labs of Drs. Vadim Gaponenko, Sojin Shikano and Jalees Rehman in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the College of Medicine at University of Illinois Chicago, is seeking a motivated post-doctoral candidate to work on the development of novel chemokine receptor biased antagonists targeting neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration and memory loss in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).We have a new grant from the Alzheimer’s Drug Development Foundation (ADDF)-Harrington Foundation Scholar Award to further develop novel CCR3-targeting peptides and small molecule biased antagonists as therapeutics that inhibit neuroinflammation, an early and chronic component in the development of AD. The candidate will work on this project as well as therapeutics targeting other chemokine receptors of interest in AD pathogenesis. Links to our laboratories are as follows:

• Work with Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators to develop and execute research projects.
• Conduct independent research experiments, including data collection and analysis.
• Test, optimize, and troubleshoot new and existing methods, techniques and models.
• Prepare scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Communicate results at internal project meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Assist in the training of graduate students and other research staff.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
· PhD degree in neurobiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related field.
· At least one first authored, peer-reviewed, publication.
· Knowledge of basic experimental design and statistics.


Preferred Qualification s

• Strong background in neurobiology, molecular biology, pharmacology and biochemistry.
• Experience in drug development, in vitro/ex vivo cell-based and in vivo mouse models is a plus.

Applicants should upload a single pdf file containing a cover letter with brief description of research experience and future interests, curriculumvitae, NIH format biosketch and a list of three references.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.