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Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Valerie Chai's Lab

Employer
Loyola University Chicago
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 19, 2022

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Valerie Chai's Lab

Position Title
Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Valerie Chai's 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

A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in Prof. Weihang (Valerie) Chai’s lab at the Department of Cancer Biology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. We are seeking motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct original research using human cell lines and mice to study the role of genome instability and replication stress in carcinogenesis, and how to genome maintenance to improve cancer treatment. We are a highly interactive team using integrated genomics, molecular/cell biology, and in vivo approaches to advance targeted cancer therapy. Successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to the molecular and cellular cancer research. Applicants should have strong skills in molecular and cell biology, excellent communication skills, both orally and written, and a solid publication record. Experience with animal handling is preferred but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Additional information regarding the Chai Lab can be found at: https://weihangchai.wixsite.com/chailab Please email your CV to: vchai@luc.edu .

Qualifications

Ph.D. in cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences.

Physical Demands
Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
Odors, Animals, Irregular Hours

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences; demonstrated expertise in working with cancer stem cells to study cancer initiation and progression; a publication record consistent with background; strong communication skills, both orally and written; research experience with tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR /Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, PCR, real-time PCR, RT- PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, western blotting, fluorescence microscopy.

Open Date
09/19/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21918

Job Number
8550516

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

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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