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University of Illinois - College of Engineering
Job Title:  Postdoctoral Research Associate Position - Bioengineering 
Job Number:  4010188 
Date Posted:  11/03/2011 
Application Deadline: 1/16/2012 

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Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Department of Bioengineering
Faculty Advisor: Assistant Professor Princess Imoukhuede
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is looking to fill a position at the Post-Doctoral Research Associate level in the research laboratory of Assistant Professor Princess Imoukhuede. This research laboratory employs quantitative molecular approaches to study tumor angiogenesis and vascular pathologies.
The hired Postdoc will be responsible for an independent, interdisciplinary project developing novel fluorescent markers to characterize endothelial cells in human breast cancer. Additionally, the hired Postdoc will be responsible for preparing publications from the research to be published in peer-reviewed journals. Some travel to scientific meetings to present research results will be required. The hired post-doc is expected to closely work with Assistant Professor Princess Imoukhuede in managing research activities in the lab and conduct experiments while assisting students with research.
The hired Postdoc for this position is expected to have a strong background in molecular biology, tissue culture, and biophotonics/optics, with an eagerness to develop new fluorescent imaging modalities. Candidates with computational modeling experience and a desire to work at the interface of molecular and systems biology are also encouraged to apply.
The hired Postdoc for this position must have earned a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biophysics, Biology, or a related area before the date of joining and have at least 2-3 years experience in the following areas:
• Molecular Biology/Cloning
• Tissue Culture
• Confocal Microscopy
The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will have an opportunity to be involved in all of the above areas and will help grow the group within these and related areas. To apply for this position please send cover letter, CV/resume, Contact Information, and 2 letters of recommendation to Caitie Breeze (cbreeze@illinois.edu) by 8:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2012.
Salary: competitive and commensurate with NIH stipend levels and experience
Start date: Spring 2012
Expected duration of the position: 6 months with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and funding availability
More information about the Department of Bioengineering can be obtained from http://www.bioen.illinois.edu/ and for University of Illinois information, please visit http://illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
 
 
Contact:  Caitie Breeze
Engineering Human Resources Shared Services
University of Illinois - College of Engineering
1308 W. Green Street
203 Engineering Hall
Urbana, IL 61801
United States
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