Posted:	5/7/2012
Job Title:	Research Scientist
Employer:	Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and University of Illinois, Chicago
Description:	A position for a Research Scientist is available immediately at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and University of Illinois Chicago, to study the neurobiology of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's disease. The laboratory is focused on investigating the therapeutic effects of candidate neurotherapies in the rodent models of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's disease, using cellular and molecular approaches. Studies will utilize multiple techniques including ELISA, protein/enzyme assays, Tissue culture, transgenic breeding and genotyping of tail genomic DNA, Immunoblotting, Gene Expression Analysis, qRTPCR.
Requirements:	We seek a highly motivated and creative scientist with an intellectual rigor. Preference will be given to the candidates with demonstrated expertise in neurochemical and molecular techniques such as ELISA, protein/enzyme assays, tissue culture, genotyping of tail genomic DNA, Immunoblotting, qRTPCR, in addition to routine animal and laboratory procedures and maintenance of equipment/ordering/chemicals etc. The scientific environment encourages and facilitates collaborations throughout UIC neuroscience community.
Contact:	This position is available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates interested in applying for this research position should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) description of past research, including details of hand-on expertise/experience in acquired skills and techniques, 3) curriculum vitae, 4) name, e-mail and phone number of three references, and 5) visa status. Please e-mail the above information as a single PDF to nchauhan@uic.edu.