Visiting Research Scientist- Jiang Lab
Hiring Department Physiology and Biophysics
Location Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID 1041995
Posting Close Date 8/28/26
Salary:
The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $43,888 to $80,000
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
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. Yuwei Jiang in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at
the University of Illinois Chicago has an immediate opening for a Visiting Research
Scientist to support research in adipose tissue biology, obesity, diabetes, and
aging.
The
successful candidate will lead and support studies of adipose progenitor cell
biology, beige and brown adipogenesis, metabolic phenotyping, mitochondrial
function, and epigenetic regulation of adipose tissue function.
Job
Responsibilities
Design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments suitable for peer-reviewed publication and grant reporting.
Conduct studies involving inducible genetic mouse models, adipose lineage tracing, tissue collection, cold exposure, dietary challenge, glucose and insulin tolerance testing, and in vivo metabolic phenotyping.
Perform qPCR, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, histology, adipocyte differentiation, mitochondrial assays, CUT&RUN/epigenomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatic analysis.
Analyze data, prepare figures, maintain research records, and report findings to the PI and research team.
Train students, fellows, and junior laboratory personnel in adipose biology, metabolism, mouse genetics, epigenomics, and data analysis.
Minimum
Qualifications
PhD in Biological Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Metabolism, Genetics, Epigenetics, or a related field required.
A minimum of five years of relevant research experience required.
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology, mouse models, data analysis, and publication-quality figure preparation required.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for
references
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