Postdoctoral Research Associate - Coloff Lab

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Coloff LabHiring Department : Physiology and BiophysicsLocation : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1027003Posting Close Date : 11/13/2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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.Description:A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Coloff in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The Coloff Lab studies the unique metabolic phenotypes found in tumors with the goal of identifying new strategies of targeting metabolism for cancer therapy. Current projects include developing methods of targeting serine metabolism in cancer and understanding how nutrients are utilized by cancer cells to promote therapeutic resistance. We are seeking creative, independent scientists with experience in any area of metabolism research, but those with experience in lipid metabolism are especially encouraged to apply.The candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field. Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply: 1) strong self-motivation, 2) strong record of first author previous publications in cancer, metabolism, or a related field, 3) the ability to independently plan and execute biochemistry and molecular biology experiments, 4) good written and oral communication skills, 5) the ability to work collaboratively with others, 6) experience in lipid metabolism and/or animal models of cancer or other diseases.To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Coloff (coloff@uic.edu) before November 12th, 2024.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Principal Investigator and other lab members to meet research objectivesCollect, analyze, and interpret dataMaintain lab notebook and keep strong scientific recordsPublish original scientific research in peer-review journalsPresent research findings at national/international scientific conferencesOther duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum QualificationsMust have a PhD/Doctorate Degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, or other related biomedical science fields.

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