University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry ยท 1 day ago
Research Assistant Professor - Kinesiology and Nutrition
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university, and they are seeking a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition. This role focuses on conducting research to understand the role of immune cells in normal and diabetic wound healing, involving various experimental techniques and leading to publications and grant applications.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Applicant will be responsible for design and conduct experiments focused on understanding the role of immune cells in normal and diabetic wound healing. These will involve mouse models of wound healing, single cell RNA sequencing, flow cytometry and histological analysis to elucidate novel immune pathways that contribute to normal and impaired healing. Importantly, these experiments should lead to dissemination via publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at national and international scientific conferences. The applicant will also be responsible for generating ideas, preparing and submitting new grant applications. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Kinesiology or Nutrition or related field
Minimum of 5 years Post-doctoral or related experience
Extensive experience with mouse models of wound healing, flow cytometry, cell sorting, histological analysis and single cell RNAseq, including downstream analyses
Supervisory experience also required
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based, with a foundation in preventive and public health sciences.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase