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Form of workVisiting Research Specialist - Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Hiring Department: Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022830
Posting Close Date: 1/3/2024
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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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology seeks a full-time visiting Research Specialist to contribute to the delivery of research projects, including the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of experiments. They will be involved in cell culture experiments, with an emphasis on recombinant virus-based manipulation of myofilament proteins.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
- Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attentional to detail is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with C. elegans and/or human cell culture techniques highly preferred.
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