New

Research Assistant Professor

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 28, 2025
Research Assistant Professor Research Assistant Professor Hiring Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036821 Posting Close Date: 11/13/2025 Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $60,000-$100,000. 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 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. Position Summary The laboratory of Dr. Marta Markiewicz-Potoczny in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the College of Medicine at University of Illinois Chicago, is seeking a motivated Research Assistant Professor (RAP) to work on understanding the mechanisms of telomere protection in pluripotent stem cells and cancer cells. In a newly opened lab, this is a project that will focus on unravelling the telomere dynamics in cells with specific transcriptional activities. The RAP will work on this and other mechanisms of telomere protection, involving, but not limited to, the role of the DNA damage responses in the process and activations of specific repair pathways. Link to my laboratory is as follows: Markiewicz-Potoczny Lab: https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/bmg/profiles/markiewicz-potoczny-marta/ Markiewicz-Potoczny Lab website: https://markiewicz-lab.squarespace.com/config/ Duties and Responsibilities Work with Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators to design, develop, execute research projects. Conduct independent research experiments, including data collection and analysis. Test, optimize, and troubleshoot new and existing methods, techniques, in vivo models. Establish novel techniques of using the live cell imaging of telomeres in pluripotent and cancer cells. Prepare scientific results and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Communicate results at internal lab/project meetings and external scientific conferences. Assist in training graduate students and other research staff. Supervise lab personnel and maintain lab environment for safety and efficiency. Perform special projects as needed. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or a related field. At least 2-3 first authored, peer-reviewed, publications. Strong knowledge of experimental design, data collection, data analysis and statistics. Preferred Qualifications Strong background in live-cell imaging and microscopy, molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry. Experience in microscopy and live cell imaging, in vitro cell-based models and background in telomeres is a plus. Applicants should upload a single pdf file containing a cover letter with brief description of research experience and future interests, curriculum vitae, NIH format biosketch and a list of three references. To be fully considered for this position, you must apply by 11/13/2025. 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