PostdoctoralResearch Associate
DivisionRheumatology

Project Information
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, for an outstanding and highly motivatedcandidate to investigate the mechanism by which immunometabolism is regulated inrheumatoid arthritis (RA) immune cells. This position will be focused ondefining the molecular mechanism involved in RA macrophage, T cell, andfibroblast metabolism and their cellular cross-regulation by integratingcutting-edge molecular technologies with traditional cellular & molecular immunology-basedapproaches. Please refer to our recent publications for further information:Arthritis Rheum 2021 (PMID: 33982895), Cell Mol Life Sci 2021 (PMID: 34705053),Cell Mol Immunol 2021 (PMID: 32415262). All the research projects in the lab aretranslational and use patient blood, synovial fluid, and tissue to authenticatethe preclinical findings. Candidates will have the opportunity to perform basicimmunological research while translating their findings from bench to bedside.
Required Skills
The postdoctoral candidate must be self-motivated withresearch experience in cellular and molecular immunology techniques, as well asexperimental models. The candidate should have excellent writing andcommunication skills and be familiar with techniques such as multi-color flowcytometry, cell isolation, tissue culture, ELISA, qRT-PCR, animal handling.This job is open for recent graduate applicants with Ph.D. or applicants thatexpect to graduate from their Ph.D. program soon. Applicants should have atleast one or two immune-related published articles preferably related toautoimmunity or inflammation. Strong preference will be given to candidates whohave previous experience in autoimmunity, immunometabolism as well as innateand adaptive immunity.

Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Immunology, Health Science, or a relatedfield.
JobDuties

Plan, direct and performspecialized and advanced research experiments
Evaluate and analyze data
May establish new researchprotocols and procedures
Summarize research data forpublication
May be responsible forlaboratory operations
May supervise students

BackgroundInformation
Thelaboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment and is located atthe University of Illinois at Chicago with full-time access to excellentfacilities in the Department of Medicine. The campus is located in the heart ofChicago, with easy access to Chicago’s sports and entertainment center, anddowntown area. On-campus, you will find a vibrant academic, athletic, and multiculturalenvironment that involves students, staff, and faculty from across theuniversity.
ContactInformation
Interestedindividuals should send their curriculum vitae, a brief description of theirresearch interests, and the names of three references to:
ShivaShahrara, Ph.D.
Professorof Medicine
e-mail: Shahrara@uic.edu