The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research position in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph DeSimone. Our research focus is on the epigenetic regulation of gene expression during hematopoietic stem cell differentiation. Our aim is to increase the understanding of hemoglobin switching with the goal of developing innovative hemoglobinopathies therapies.

We seek highly qualified, dedicated and highly motivated individuals with a commitment to research excellence and with experience in ChIP and bisulfate sequence analysis and hematopoietic progenitor cell purification from primary bone marrow cells. Research experience in animal models would be an advantage. The candidate should have a pro-active attitude and able to contribute to papers.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing their research interests and motivation for the position and a detailed CV (with research experience, scientific and technical skills, publication and conference presentation list, contact information of at least 3 references) to Dr. Joseph DeSimone, University of Illinois @ Chicago, email- jdesimon@uic.edu.


Eligibility criteria:
- PhD/MD or PhD will have been awarded by start date
- At least one publication in an inter-disciplinary or specialized peer-reviewed journal

UIC is an AA/EOE. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Salary: 0 US $

Experience: NA Year(s)

Contract Type: Permenant

Hours: fulltime