Visiting Research Scientist in Malaria Vaccine Development- Jin Lab

University of Illinois, United States

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Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Visiting Research Scientist in Malaria Vaccine Development- Jin Lab

Hiring Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024343

Posting Close Date: 4/05/2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

A research scientist is available in the laboratory of Dr. JP Jin in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Research in the lab focuses on protein structure-function relationships and protein and peptide engineering for biomedical applications. A broad range of experiments and methodology are applied. The recruit will have the opportunity to lead a project focusing on malaria vaccine development.

The candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a closely related field. Candidates with the following qualifications are especially encouraged to apply: 1) strong self-motivation, 2) record of first author previous publications from relevant studies, 3) ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines, 4) good English communication skills (writing and oral) and ability to collaborate with others in the lab and at other institutions, 5) immunological methods experiences, and 6) animal and cell models of malaria immunization and protection.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Principal Investigator, other researchers, and key personnel to meet research objectives.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Perform Laboratory experiments.
  • Maintain lab notebook with recorded data.
  • Publish original scientific research in peer-review journals.
  • Present research findings at national/international scientific conferences.
  • Other duties as assigned include participation in lab maintenance and safety tasks.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Must have a PhD/Doctorate Degree in parasitology, microbiology, immunology or a related biomedical science field.
    • Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in malaria and vaccine wet lab research.

    To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV including list of publications, and contact information of three references via UIC’s job board by April 5, 2024

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