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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the University of Illinois Chicago

The Immune Imaging group at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. This research group specializes in nanoscale immunobiophysics and has published recent studies in:

  • Biophysical Journal (2024): PMID 38961624, 38532626
  • Bioconjugate Chemistry (2023): PMID 37145839
  • Nano Letters (2022): PMID 35499493
  • ACS Nano (2022): PMID: 34797055

Research Focus

Current projects in the group focus on:

  1. Developing Quantitative and Multiplexed Superresolution Imaging: We specialize in utilizing protein-based and small-molecule probes to perform single-molecule localization microscopy.
  2. Investigating Cytokine Packaging, Transport, and Secretion: We focus on understanding the nanoscale inter- and intracellular communications of immune cells using single-molecule and superresolution imaging techniques.

Equipment and Facilities

The research group is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including:

  • Nikon N-STORM Superresolution System
  • CrestOptics DeepSIM Multispot Lattice Structured Illumination Microscope
  • BSL2 Tissue Culture Suite, qPCR, Nanodrop
  • Dedicated Computing Workstations

Applicants with the following backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply:

  • Optics
  • Biophysics
  • Engineering
  • Fluorescence Microscopy
  • Cell Biology

The research group collaborates with Pathology, Hematology/Oncology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, providing a rich interdisciplinary environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. The University of Illinois offers competitive benefits, including healthcare options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, and other benefits.

Full publications: https://hu.lab.uic.edu/publication/

Applications are accepted via email to Prof. Ying S. Hu at yshu@uic.edu

Graduate Students

The group is accepting new graduate students in Fall 2024. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Prof. Ying S. Hu at yshu@uic.edu.