Visiting Research Specialist - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination of researech operations (ordering, maintenance, scheduling, training)
• Performing individual laboratory research projects as assigned by the PI
• Supervision of undergraduate researchers (trainiing, coordination of research efforts)
• Collaborate with colleagues at various other institutions on research initiatives
• Manuscript preparation
• Assistance with preparation of grant proposals and annual report documents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or equivalent fields
• 2 years experience with biomaterial fabrication (porous scaffold, hydrogel)
• Experience in working on multidisciplinary projects with clinicians and academic partners

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience with evaluation of cell-biomaterial interactions via transcriptomic, signaling, and functional metrics
• Experience with supporting positive laboratory climate and culture

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Ability to supervise others and mentor undergraduates
• Knowledge of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, brain cancer, and bone regeneration research
• Exceptional organization, supervisory and communication skills to provide daily leadership for a laboratory research team
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent intrapersonal and teamwork skills

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $42,500 - $47,500. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University of Illinois workplace flexibility guidelines- https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-87-2/. Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 03/07/2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1028973
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu