Research Assistant Professor

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Research Assistant Professor Position Title Research Assistant Professor Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses Location Code PHARMACOLOGY (06230A) Department Name PHARMACOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Research Assistant Professor in the laboratory of Dr. Gonzalo Torres in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. The focus of the Torres lab is to investigate the regulation of brain dopamine homeostasis and the molecular actions of psychostimulants at the dopamine transporter. The lab uses heterologous systems, brain slices and in vivo animal models to answer these questions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primarily involved in a research project examining the regulation of the brain dopamine transporter
• Assist with other project management duties as indicated by the PI
• Write up results and assist with manuscripts and grant proposals
• Supervise students (undergraduate, medical, graduate)

Qualifications

• PhD with 10 or more years of research experience
• Strong organizational and analytical
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to search and summarize past research literature
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work as an effective team member and mentor for undergraduate and graduate students
• Experience with rodent models and behavior
• Experience with rodent brain surgery, microdialysis, and HPLC

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• PhD with 10 or more years of research experience
• Strong organizational and analytical
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to search and summarize past research literature
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work as an effective team member and mentor for undergraduate and graduate students
• Experience with rodent models and behavior
• Experience with rodent brain surgery, microdialysis, and HPLC

Open Date 11/09/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of 3 references Diversity and Inclusion Statement Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/22666 Job Number 8550519 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement
2. Research Statement
3. Writing Sample
4. Scholarly Publications
5. Teaching Evaluations
6. Other Document
7. Unofficial Transcripts
8. Multi Media
9. Resume

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