Logo
University of Illinois Chicago

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Heiferman Lab)

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

Save Job

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Heiferman Lab) , University of Illinois Chicago

Hiring Department:

Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Location:

Chicago, IL, USA

Requisition ID:

1035746

Posting Close Date:

12/22/25

Salary:

The budgeted salary range for the position is $61,008 - $62,232.00

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities and is the largest university in Chicago. It serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution, an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work on funded projects that use imaging techniques to investigate the pathophysiology of retinal and choroidal disease. The position is an appointment in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Heiferman.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in imaging and clinical data analysis, computational modeling, and grant preparation. Additionally, there is ample opportunity to gain experience in clinical studies with human subjects. Programming experience and good writing skills are desirable.

The start date is flexible and salary will follow the NIH postdoctoral scale. The initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation based on funding availability.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree awarded within the past five years.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in imaging and clinical data analysis, computational modeling, grant preparation.

Adequate programming skills and strong writing abilities.

Familiarity in clinical studies with human subjects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Illinois Chicago by 2x.

#J-18808-Ljbffr