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Posted: 15-Oct-23

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4693713

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ocular Drug Delivery Systems
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ocular Drug Delivery Systems
Hiring Department: Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Location: 1855 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612
Requisition ID: 1021719
Posting Close Date: 11/17/2023
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Ocular Drug Delivery Lab at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a research project on ocular drug delivery systems for the anterior segment, with focus on treating the cornea. The project is funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) and aims to develop novel nanocarriers for delivering antiviral agents to the cornea.
Duties & Responsibilities

Perform in vitro experiments using human corneal cells to evaluate the efficacyand safety of nanocarriers for antiviral delivery.

Perform in vivo experiments using mouse models of ocular viral infections toassess the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of nanocarriers.

Analyze data using statistical and machine learning methods.

Prepare manuscripts and presentations for scientific publications and conferences.

Assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD degree in biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, ophthalmology, virology, or related fields. Degree must be obtained within 5 years.
• Experience in drug delivery systems, ocular pharmacology, virology, or machine learning.
• Proficiency in wet lab techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, and animal handling is preferred but not compulsory.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Freshly graduated PhD preferred.

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