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Research Assistant Professor - Pajcini Lab

Dept Of Pharmacology, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Posting Close Date : 8/17/2025

Salary Range: The wage for this position is $60,000 - $90,000

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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A Research Assistant Professor position is available in the laboratory of Kostandin Pajcini, Ph.D. in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago. The lab studies the processes that lead to the development and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells. We are particularly interested in studying the processes and cellular signaling that lead to the emergence, maturation and expansion of stem cells in murine embryonic development and in the bone marrow niche during regeneration. A primary focus of the laboratory is the role that Notch signaling plays in the differentiation and cell fate decisions of hematopoietic cells.

This position requires a dedicated individual with extensive previous research experience, in murine transgenic models and hematology. We are looking for a talented individual to carry out exciting studies in hematopoietic development and stem cell research. This will entail working with teams of PhD-level researchers and staff to conceptualize projects and conduct extensive benchtop research. This position will also require the ability to craft research protocols, supervise, and/or train other research staff or students.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Conduct research and independent development of multiple projects Maintenance of transgenic mouse colony and embryonic fetal analysis Train students and post-docs in hematopoietic research techniques Prepare figures. Make charts, tables, and graphs from numeric and raw data. Write, edit, and proofread manuscripts and scientific abstracts (with potential role as lead or co-author) for peer-reviewed journals and professional research meetings in compliance with protocols for animal and human subjects. Develop and maintain research records, grant information, research notes, and protocols. Plan, assign, and review and manage laboratory work to ensure that research objectives are met for students and post-docs.

Qualifications

PhD or MD degree required Minimum of 4 years post-doctoral research experience Possesses comprehensive knowledge of hematopoietic/endothelial research principles and methods including: flow cytometry, hematopoietic transplants and confocal imaging.

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