Research Assistant Professor - Ccvr

Research Assistant Professor - CCVR

Hiring Department: Center for Cardiovascular Research

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025964

Posting Close Date: July 18, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCVR) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is seeking candidates with a strong scientific background in the field of cardiovascular physiology, pathology, and/or therapeutics to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at advancing our understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will conduct independent research, collaborate with other faculty members and external partners, secure funding through grant applications, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in teaching and mentoring activities. Candidates with expertise in areas such as vascular biology, cardiac electrophysiology, imaging modalities, or translational research are particularly encouraged to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to cardiovascular science and improve patient outcomes through innovative research endeavors.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.Participate in designing experiments to enhance and promote research, particularly focused on developing human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived atrial cardiomyocytes to model arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, in the laboratory of Dr. Dawood Darbar. 2.

Test, optimize, and implement both new and existing methods/techniques, including but not limited to basic and cellular electrophysiology, including patch and voltage clamp techniques; Western blotting; PCR; fluorescent immunocytochemistry; Langendorff preparations; light and confocal microscopy; and basic animal physiology. 3. Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students in specialized tasks. 4. Collaborate with other faculty members, external partners & lab personnel. 5.

Secure funding through grant applications 6. Assist on ad hoc projects related to CCVR research grants administration. 7. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

PhD/MD or equivalent degree required with a major in life sciences.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of working experience in a biomedical research setting is required. Prior experience with grant writing, grant management or regulatory protocols is also required.

Certifications / Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Working knowledge of MS Office

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