Research Assistant/Associate/Professor

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

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042796

Posting Close Date: September 28, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $80,000.

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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This work will entail collaborating with the principal investigator to plan and execute complex research in large scale collaborative research projects in sickle cell disease-related acute and chronic organ disease using in vivo transgenic sickle mouse models. This position will also require the ability to prepare manuscripts and abstracts for peer review journals and national scientific conferences, publish research findings in scientific peer-reviewed journals, and providing reports to extramural agencies/sponsors.

Duties & 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.

Minimum 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.
• Expertise in molecular biology, proteomics, cell biology, histopathology and immunology techniques, and data analysis.
• Experience in managing a research team.
• Experience in training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and post-doctoral fellows.
• Experience in grant writing, peer-review of scientific articles, and editorial tasks.

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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.