Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Levack and Dr. Callaci's Labs

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Levack and Dr. Callaci's Labs

Position Title
Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Levack and Dr. Callaci's Labs

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (06660A)

Department Name
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Levack Lab is focused on the prevention and treatment of implant associated infection. The candidate will participate in the development of biofilm models as well as novel animal models of infection and biofilm. Dr. Callaci’s laboratory focuses on the effects of alcohol on fracture healing. The candidate will focus on novel methods for the evaluation of mesenchymal stem cells in fracture patients. The ideal candidate should have experience with small animal research, cell culture techniques, and molecular biology techniques. The candidate will engage with all aspects of laboratory research including budgeting, experimental design and conduct, data interpretation and presentation, manuscript preparation and grant writing. Preference will be given to candidates who possess strong communication skills, time management and task orientated.

Qualifications

The applicant should have a PhD or MD and previous background in Stem Cell biology, Immunology, or Inflammation.
Fluent spoken and written English
Mouse and Rat experience preferred

Physical Demands
Standing

Working Conditions
Animals

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The applicant should have a PhD or MD and previous background in Stem Cell biology, Immunology, or Inflammation.
Fluent spoken and written English

Open Date
10/19/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/22450

Job Number
8550518

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement
4. Research Statement
5. Writing Sample
6. Scholarly Publications
7. Teaching Evaluations
8. Other Document
9. Unofficial Transcripts
10. Multi Media
11. Resume

Supplemental Questions

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