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University of Illinois Chicago

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN LIVER DISEASE RESEARCH

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN LIVER DISEASE RESEARCH Hiring Department:

Department of Pathology Location:

Chicago, IL, USA Requisition ID:

1036503 Posting Close Date:

12/31/2025 Salary Range:

$61,008 to $68,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) UIC is a Carnegie Research University and a Minority, Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic Serving Institution. With over 34,000 students and more than 300,000 alumni, UIC is a leading public research university in Chicago with strong health science colleges. UIC is recognized nationally for its cutting‑edge research, diverse student body, and vibrant community partnerships.

Benefits Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as vacation, holiday, and sick; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform research on liver disease focusing on liver immunology, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).

Contribute to laboratory projects and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree

Solid background in liver disease

Strong publication record

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Application Instructions Applicants should be nearing graduation or within one year of completing their Ph.D. Submit a one‑page CV focusing on first‑author publications (include links and do not include review articles or abstracts). 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.

Apply on the UIC careersite:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16593?c=uic

To apply via email:

nnieto@uic.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation.

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