Research Associate (Dr. Kubasiak's Lab)
Job description
Job Title:
Research Associate (Dr. Kubasiak's Lab)
Position Title:Research Associate (Dr. Kubasiak's Lab)
Job Category:University Faculty
Job Type:Full-Time
FLSA Status:Exempt
Campus:Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location Code:SURGERY (06740A)
Department Name:SURGERY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :Yes
Duties and Responsibilities:Experienced Postdoctoral researcher sought to join the Loyola Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute and the Kubasiak Lab. The Loyola Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute is a unique community of scientists and clinicians devoted to the study of traumatic injury. As a multidisciplinary research institute, our programs include both clinical and laboratory research relevant to trauma injury and burns. In our laboratories, our scientists investigate the body’s reaction to injury and infection, with the hope that their research findings may someday lead to innovative therapies for trauma and burn patients.
The Kubasiak Lab is focused on the intersection of injury, frailty, and the regenerative potential. The candidate will participate in the development of novel murine models of poly trauma and burn shock. The candidate will also focus on novel methods for the modulation of the regenerative response relative to ageing. The ideal candidate should have experience with small animal research, cell culture techniques, and molecular biology techniques. Preference will be given to candidates who possess strong communication skills, time management and task orientated.
The applicant should have a PhD or MD and previous background in Stem Cell biology, Immunology, or Inflammation.
Fluent spoken and written English
Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions:Animals
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:The applicant should have a PhD or MD and previous background in Stem Cell biology, Immunology, or Inflammation.
Open Date:03/24/2021
Quick Link for Posting:https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/15427
Job Number:8550470
Organizational Location:HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Number of Vacancies:1
Desired Start Date:05/01/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes