Research Specialist
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Job Number: 7092737
- Posting Date: Jan 24, 2022
- Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2022
Job Description
The University of Illinois College of Medicine has a Research Specialist position open for NIH-funded projects studying the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and developing new therapeutic means for AD. These projects investigate the role of the immune system in the development of AD and establish the logical basis for novel therapy using transgenic/knockout mouse models of AD. The candidates will also be involved in other projects in the laboratory, focusing on basic science and neuroimmunology. The successful candidates will have education and/or experience in two or more of the following areas: molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, genetics, mouse and neural cell culture model systems, mouse behavior, immunohistochemistry, and viral vectors, and will be able to handle and care mouse models of human diseases.For fullest consideration, please respond by February 28, 2022. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. To apply, click on the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=154182&job=research-specialist-cancer-biology-and-pharmacology-peoria.