University of Illinois

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Comparative Biosciences

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a well-established cancer biology and genomics lab. The Postdoctoral fellow will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of epigenetics, genomics, toxicology, and cancer therapeutics in a lab that uses pre-clinical models, cell and molecular techniques, database mining and studies on specimens from human clinical trials through our collaborators.

The University of Illinois is a premier public research university, known for its uniquely multidisciplinary collaborative research environment. The College of Veterinary Medicine boasts an expert faculty with diverse and complementary interests, with research strengths in all levels of multiple disciplines of basic, translational, and clinical research. The College and University Campus offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized campus town, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. Applicants must have completed all degree requirements by August 15, 2023. The preferred candidate will have experience in human genomics, mouse cancer models and in vitro cell and molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics is desired but not required.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Application procedures: Applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. CST on June 10, 2023. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after this date. To apply, please use the Apply Now button. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Application materials should include a cover letter, a CV or resume, and the names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of three professional references.

For additional information regarding the position requirements, please contact Dr. Michael Spinella at spinella@illinois.edu