Visiting Immunology Research Scientist (Autoimmune Mice)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Visiting Research Scientist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, located in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on elucidating interactions among T cells, neurons, microglia, and astrocytes in autoimmune diseases using advanced techniques and animal models.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, performing molecular and cellular work, mentoring trainees, writing grant applications, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years post-PhD/MD research experience.
• Experience with autoimmune mouse models is required.
• Experience with mouse models including parabiosis and multi-color flow cytometry is required.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments studying cell‑cell interactions in inflamed mouse tissues using mouse models and multi‑omics approaches.
• Perform molecular and cellular experiments with cell culture, biochemistry and mouse models.
• Analyze data, report findings to the PI, and contribute to publications.
• Oversee and mentor postdoctoral fellows and graduate students; supervise lab activities.
• Write grant proposals and prepare research reports describing findings.

Skills

Mouse models

Parabiosis

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Education

PhD or MD in Immunology or Molecular Biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

RNA-seq

Histopathology

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Visiting Research Scientist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, located in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on elucidating interactions among T cells, neurons, microglia, and astrocytes in autoimmune diseases using advanced techniques and animal models.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, performing molecular and cellular work, mentoring trainees, writing grant applications, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.