Research Scientist- Coloff Lab
Hiring Department Physiology and Biophysics
Location Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID 1041761
Posting Close Date July 10, 2026
Salary: The
budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $75,000.
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The
laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Coloff in the Department of Physiology and
Biophysics at the University of Illinois Chicago has
an immediate opening for a Research Scientist to direct the investigation
of lipid metabolism in breast cancer.
Successful candidates will be required to formulate
and publish original research in peer-reviewed publications, along with
assisting in grant writing and progress reports to funding agencies. Research
will focus on mechanisms of lipid uptake from the extracellular environment and
how this interacts with endocrine therapy resistance in ER+ breast cancer cells.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Biological Sciences or related topic required.
A minimum of five years’ experience in lipid metabolism techniques required.
Knowledge of lipid identification by mass spectrometry, mouse husbandry and genetic manipulation, organoid tissue culture growth and imaging, and statistics and statistical program usage.
To
apply, please submit cover letter, CV, and references before 7/10/2026
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
