Postoctoral Resear Associate-Jiang Lab

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic lab focused on aging and obesity. This role involves cutting-edge research using adipose tissue to explore metabolic health. Candidates will collaborate closely with experienced researchers, develop innovative methodologies, and contribute to impactful publications. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in transformative research within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field required.
• Strong self-motivation and independent research ability.
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PI on mouse studies.
• Optimize and implement new laboratory methods.
• Generate data for grant applications and manuscripts.

Skills

Stem Cell Biology

Immunology

Metabolism

Mouse Genetics

Cell Culture

Histology

Flow Cytometry

Metabolic Phenotyping

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

Imaging Technologies

Job description

Postoctoral Resear Associate-Jiang Lab

Postoctoral Resear Associate-Jiang Lab

Hiring Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033698

Posting Close Date: 7/18/2025

Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $61,008 to $66,492 to align with the NRSA 2024 postdoc salary guidelines.

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associates - Aging and Obesity Research - Jiang lab

Postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Yuwei Jiang in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) https://www.thejianglab.com/. We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with backgrounds in stem cell biology, immunology, and metabolism to join our research team. Our lab uses adipose tissue as a model system to study organ development, expansion, and aging, focusing on their pivotal roles in physiology and pathophysiology, including metabolic health and obesity. Our work has been published in Dev Cell. (2021, 2024), Nat Commun (2017, 2023), Sci Adv. (2024), Nature Aging (2024), and Elife (2020), among others (Cell Rep. 2014, Cell Metab., 2017).

Our current research aims to: 1) Investigate the origin and diversification of adipocyte progenitor cells and their niche factors. 2) Understand the development and maintenance of brown and beige adipocytes in adult homeostasis. 3) Define the mechanisms underlying obesity- and aging-dependent metabolic decline. We utilize tissue-specific, inducible knockout and lineage-tracing mouse models, combined with molecular and cellular approaches, flow cytometry, and imaging technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Principal Investigator and other researchers to design mouse studies

Testing, optimizing, and implementing both new and existing methods/techniques

Developing comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed

Generating data, compiling figures, and drafting documents for grant applications and peer-reviewed manuscripts

Able to supervise and train others in specialized tasks

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or a related field. Candidates with the following qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply: 1) Strong self-motivation and independent research ability, 2) At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal, 3) Good organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, 4) Preferred but not required: experience with mouse genetics, cell culture, histology, flow cytometry, and/or metabolic phenotyping.

To apply, please send a single pdf file including 1) a cover letter with a brief statement of your research experience, interest, and career plan, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of three references to Dr. Jiang ([e-mail]) and submit your application via the job board by Friday July 18th 2025.

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.

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