Position Summary:

Join UIC – A Leading Research University in Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a top-ranked urban public research university and the largest in Chicago. Serving over 34,000 students, UIC is nationally recognized for its diversity and innovation, designated as an MSI, AANAPSI, and HSI. With 16 colleges and a strong health sciences presence, UIC drives cutting-edge research and academic excellence in partnership with global and community leaders.

The Director of the Research Histology Core (RHC) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art histology facility in the Research Resources Center (RRC) in Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) at UIC. This role ensures delivery of high-quality histological services, fosters innovation and supports faculty-driven research initiatives. The Director collaborates closely with a designated faculty advisor and a faculty advisory committee to guide the development of new services, acquisition of advanced instrumentation and implementation of cutting-edge technologies.  This Core collaborates closely with the Research Tissue Imaging Core, UIC Biorepository, Cardiovascular Research Core and the Spatial and Genome Technologies Core to deliver a comprehensive experimental workflow from tissue procurement to image analysis.

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.

Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 - $125,000

Key Responsibiolities:

Facility Leadership & Development

·       Manage and expand the core facility to provide comprehensive histology, slide preparation, advanced staining workflows and multiplex immunostaining.

·       Implement and optimize protocols for large-batch staining and high-throughput multiplex assays to meet complex research needs.

·       Maintain and upgrade instrumentation, ensuring compliance with best practices and emerging technologies.

·       Develop quality control standards for reproducibility and accuracy in all services.

Faculty Engagement & Strategic Planning

·       Work closely with the faculty advisor and faculty advisory committee to identify emerging research needs, prioritize new services and recommend instrumentation upgrades.

·       Facilitate regular meetings with faculty stakeholders to review Core performance and of service , discuss technology trends and align core capabilities with institutional research goals.

·       Collaborate with investigators to develop customized protocols and support grant proposals for instrumentation and technology development.

Staff Development & Management

·       Hire, train and mentor technical staff, research specialists and students to ensure a highly skilled and collaborative team.

·       Establish professional development plans, provide ongoing training, and create opportunities for staff to learn advanced techniques and technologies.

·       Plan, assign and review projects to ensure objectives are met and service quality is maintained.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

·       Oversee budgeting, cost recovery and billing for services rendered.

·       Work with the OVCR Finance and Operations team to negotiate vendor contracts and manage procurement of new instruments and consumables.

·       Develop marketing strategies to expand the client base within the university and external partners.

Training & Outreach

·       Provide educational workshops and hands-on training in histology techniques, digital microscopy and image analysis software.

·       Promote the facility’s capabilities through seminars, publications and outreach to academic and industry partners.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications:

·       Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Pathology, or a related field.

·       Minimum of 3 years managing a core facility or equivalent experience.

·       Demonstrated expertise in histotechnology, immunostaining (including multiplex), and digital imaging.

·       Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

·       Proficiency with image analysis software and data management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with high-throughput workflows and automation in histology.

·       Familiarity with grant writing and external funding strategies.

·       Management experience in an academic or research setting.

APPLICATION: To ensure fullest consideration, application materials must be received by January 9, 2026. Start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. All candidates must create a candidate profile through http://jobs.uic.edu and upload a cover letter, resume  and contact information for three references by the close date.

Applications must be submitted through the UIC job board at the following link:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18665?c=uic

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899