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Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wainwright's Lab

Employer: Loyola University Chicago
Location: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Faculty Jobs: Health & Medical, Medicine
Position Type: Postdoc
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title:

Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Derek Wainwright's Lab

Position Title:

Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wainwright's Lab

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:

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available in the Wainwright Laboratory on Brain Aging, Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy in the Departments of Cancer Biology and Neurological Surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow for conducting original research using human glioblastoma patient-derived xenografts as well as syngeneic and humanized immunocompetent mouse glioblastoma models for studying: (i) the effects and underlying mechanisms of advanced age on outcomes from glioblastoma; as well as (ii) novel immunotherapeutic approaches that neutralize the negative effects of brain aging while simultaneously enhancing anti-glioblastoma immunity. We are a highly interactive and integrated team that utilizes sophisticated methodology involving complex genomics, molecular/cell biology, immunology/immunotherapy, and in vivo approaches to advance translational therapies for patients with glioblastoma. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to cell biology, immunology, aging biology, neuroscience and/or cancer research. Applicants should have strong skills in molecular, cell biology (and preferably immunology and/or neuroscience), excellent oral and written communication skills, and a publication record with at least 1 first-authored manuscript in a reputable peer reviewed journal. Previous experience with animal handling is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and will be in accordance with the NIH pay scale for Postdoctoral Fellows. Additional information can be obtained by directly emailing the PI, Derek A. Wainwright, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Scientific Director of Brain Tumor Research, Program Leader of Cancer Biology & Therapeutics, Departments of Cancer Biology & Neurological Surgery, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, at dwainwr@luc.edu.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences.

Physical Demands:

Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions:

Odors, Animals, Irregular Hours

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences; demonstrated expertise in working with cancer stem cells to study cancer initiation and progression; 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.

Open Date:

01/13/2023

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefitscentered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/23288

Job Number:

8550524

Organizational Location:

HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Number of Vacancies:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic University and the only one located in Chicago. Shaped by our city and our Jesuit traditions, Loyola University Chicago offers students an educational environment unmatched for its diversity of thought and experience.

Loyola University Chicago comprises four campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences (HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, and is home to eleven schools and colleges: Arrupe College, Quinlan School of Business, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Stritch School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, School of Education, School of Law, School of Social Work, and Graduate School. Loyola also features course locations in Beijing, China; Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vernon Hills, Illinois (Cuneo Mansion and Gardens); and a Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois.

With three campuses spread throughout the greater Chicago area, students have access to hundreds of cultural institutions as well as thousands of internships and networking opportunities with the city's Fortune 500 companies. Study-abroad programs at our Rome and Beijing Centers provide engagement with the global community and economy.

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14:1 Undergraduate student/faculty ratio
150,000 alumni; 85,000 in Chicago
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