What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Research Scientist- Richner Lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology position at University of Illinois Hospital?
The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks a Visiting Research Scientist who will focus on research and scientific techniques leading to SARS-CoV-2 lung pathogenesis. The position will conduct research, develop experimental protocols and devise methods to apply scientific principles and theories in research projects.
Job Duties
Design experiments related to biological and immunological processes using tissue culture of primary immune cells, lymphocytes, molecular analyses, histopathology and high-throughput omics technologies (RNAseq, proteomics, lipidomic, metabolomics).
Perform molecular and cellular experiments to understand molecular and genetic mechanisms using cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry tools, cell-based assays, animal model, iPSC culture and Organoids.
Engage in laboratory research, analyze data and information, evaluate and report findings to senior research faculty and research staff.
Oversee and mentor postdoctoral fellows and doctoral and medical student trainees; participate in the oversight of laboratory activities.
Write grant applications for extramural funding; prepare and submit research reports describing findings.
Author publications in peer-reviewed journals, make presentations of papers to professional societies and develop new designs or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important applied programs.
Job Duties
Design experiments related to biological and immunological processes using tissue culture of primary immune cells, lymphocytes, molecular analyses, histopathology and high-throughput omics technologies (RNAseq, proteomics, lipidomic, metabolomics).
Perform molecular and cellular experiments to understand molecular and genetic mechanisms using cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry tools, cell-based assays, animal model, iPSC culture and Organoids.
Engage in laboratory research, analyze data and information, evaluate and report findings to senior research faculty and research staff.
Oversee and mentor postdoctoral fellows and doctoral and medical student trainees; participate in the oversight of laboratory activities.
Write grant applications for extramural funding; prepare and submit research reports describing findings.
Author publications in peer-reviewed journals, make presentations of papers to professional societies and develop new designs or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important applied programs.