What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow-Liver Diseases position at UI Health?
Hiring Department: COM-Department of Pathology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024573
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2025
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
We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our laboratory focused on Liver Diseases within the Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Applicants should be nearing graduation or within one year of completing their Ph.D.
Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in the following areas:
Liver immunology
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Qualifications
Solid background in liver disease
Strong publication record
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Application Instructions
Please submit a one-page CV focusing primarily on your publications (longer CVs will be automatically rejected).
Candidates will be evaluated based on their CV, an interview, the ability to write an innovative research project, and three reference letters from faculty members directly involved in their supervision, one of which must be from their Ph.D. thesis advisor. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to write a research project, as this is the most important step in the recruitment process.
How to Apply: Email your one-page CV to nnieto@uic.edu
Start Date: Flexible start date in 2025
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024573
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2025
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
We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our laboratory focused on Liver Diseases within the Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Applicants should be nearing graduation or within one year of completing their Ph.D.
Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in the following areas:
Liver immunology
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Qualifications
Solid background in liver disease
Strong publication record
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Application Instructions
Please submit a one-page CV focusing primarily on your publications (longer CVs will be automatically rejected).
Candidates will be evaluated based on their CV, an interview, the ability to write an innovative research project, and three reference letters from faculty members directly involved in their supervision, one of which must be from their Ph.D. thesis advisor. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to write a research project, as this is the most important step in the recruitment process.
How to Apply: Email your one-page CV to nnieto@uic.edu
Start Date: Flexible start date in 2025
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
