Job description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Position Title
Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow)
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
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research using mice as an animal model to study the role of genome instability in carcinogenesis. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research results in peer reviewed journals and present at national meetings.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences; demonstrated expertise in using mouse models to study cancer initiation and progression; prior experience with skin cancer/melanoma and/or UV damage is preferred; strong experience with animal handling, breeding, genotyping, clinical observation including tumor monitoring, dissecting and isolating organs/tissues; 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.
Physical Demands
Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Odors, Animals, Irregular Hours
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Associate or Staff Scientist position in Prof. Weihang Chai’s lab at the Department of Cancer Biology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. The Chai lab studies the molecular mechanism governing genome stability and telomere maintenance using molecular biology, cellular imaging, genomics, and animal model approaches. Interested candidates are welcome to visit: http://weihangchai.wixsite.com/chailab
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research using mice as an animal model to study the role of genome instability in carcinogenesis. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research results in peer reviewed journals and present at national meetings.
Open Date
10/04/2021
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please send your CV to
vchai@luc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine is conveniently located at Maywood, IL, 16 min west of Chicago downtown. It is close to the western suburbs of Chicago that offer several nationally recognized school districts and an excellent environment for raising families.
If the applicant is a non-US citizen or permanent resident, only those currently residing in the US will be considered.
Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
If you are invited for an on-campus interview for a Position that is based at the Health Sciences Campus, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination of the original COVID-19 vaccine OR a negative COVID-19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14106
Job Number
8550416
Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
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