Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

The University of Chicago’s Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition seeks a Research Assistant Professor who will participate in multidisciplinary collaborative research initiatives where they are expected to make significant intellectual and technical contributions and publish original work in peer review journals. They will also contribute to grant development, mentor trainees and junior investigators, and support translational research programs aimed at improving patient outcomes. The appointee will contribute to research programs in genomics/epigenomics, cancer biomarker discovery, digestive disease mechanisms, and translational clinical research.  Current research will focus on digestive disease mechanisms, with the goal of improving early detection, risk stratification, and therapeutic development to enhance patient outcomes.

The appointee will join a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation. Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division. The Biological Sciences Division, other academic units of the University of Chicago, and UChicago Medicine are all contained within one compact campus in Chicago’s Hyde Park.

Compensation depends upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.  Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 
 
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a doctoral degree or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related discipline and 2) have completed postdoctoral training.

We especially welcome applicants with expertise including translational oncology, liquid biopsy technologies, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, or organoid culture models. Publication record and ability to obtain extramural grants will be considered.

To be considered, interested individuals must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/186522. Applicants must upload: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae including bibliography, and Research statement.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

About University of Chicago (UC)

One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.

Connections working at University of Chicago (UC)