Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Ji Lab

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Ji Lab

Position Title
Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code
SURGERY (06740A)

Department Name
SURGERY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Ji Lab at Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ) focuses on regenerative niches for the remodeling of injured lungs. LUC Medical Campus is widely recognized for its exceptional, innovative, and collaborative research environment, and is investing significant resources in expanding interdisciplinary research in the computational, genomic, cellular, and molecular bases of pulmonary diseases. The Ji Lab is dedicated to applying state-of-the-art computational strategies to identify new molecular endotypes, biomarkers, and microbiota of acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ). The lab is located in the LUC Medical Campus, a suburban area of west Chicago, the third largest city in the USA . Three positions are available immediately ranked from Assistant Professor to postdoctoral research associate based on experience and expertise. The individuals will identify and implement computational solutions, stem cell biology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics to ARDS ( COVID -19) and sarcoidosis (lung cancer). They will be responsible for taking on highly interdisciplinary projects and key functions in this endeavor, including applying state-of-the-art techniques for basic and advanced analysis of both clinical and omics data. The ideal candidates will be highly motivated, well organized, manage time effectively, and can work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

Required: Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD)
Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, other biomedical sciences.

Physical Demands
Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
Animals

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Required: Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD)
Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, other biomedical sciences.

Open Date
01/20/2023

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/23429

Job Number
8550520

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
03/01/2023

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

Supplemental Questions

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