Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wei Qiu Lab

Position Details

Job Title Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wei Qiu Lab Position Title Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wei Qiu Lab Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A) Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities

Oncology laboratory research under the direction of Dr. Wei Qiu. The
successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research using cells and mouse models to study the molecular mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis and resistance of current therapeutics for liver cancer. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national meetings.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: motivated candidates with a doctoral degree and first-author publications; experience with molecular cloning, cancer biology, and mouse experiments, especially intravenous injection is preferred; strong communication skills, both orally and written; research experience with tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR /Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, real-time PCR, RT- PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, western blotting, IHC, and fluorescence microscopy.

Physical Demands Standing, Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Lighting, Ventilation, Odors, Animals, Irregular Hours Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Motivated candidates should have a doctoral degree and first-author publications; experience with molecular cloning, cancer biology, and mouse experiments, especially intravenous injection is preferred; strong communication skills, both oral and written; research experience with tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR /Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, real-time PCR, RT- PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, western blotting, IHC, and fluorescence microscopy.

Open Date 01/01/2021 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14823 Job Number 8550252 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 02/01/2021 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement
2. Research Statement
3. Writing Sample
4. Scholarly Publications
5. Teaching Evaluations
6. Other Document
7. Unofficial Transcripts
8. Multi Media
9. Resume

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