Research Assistant Professor - Gastroenterology #MED364

Apply Now

Company: University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL 60629

Description:

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, is searching for a Research Assistant Professor, who will conduct academic research in association with a faculty member or team. The appointee will contribute to a research project focusing on host-microbe interactions as they affect epithelial development and function in the gastrointestinal tract. The appointee will complement existing areas of strength within the research team and will contribute to project conception and execution. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have 1) a doctoral degree or equivalent in biologically-related sciences, or related disciplines, and 2) completed postdoctoral training.

We especially welcome applicants with expertise in any of these areas: microbiome medicine, computational biology, genomics, machine-learning & AI, host-microbe interactions, stem cell biology, inflammation & inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), molecular metabolism, or bacterial physiology. Experience integrating clinical and research pipelines to address relevant scientific questions will be considered.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/163024 . Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography, a cover letter, and a research statement. Review of applications ends when 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/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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.

Similar Jobs