Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Qiu Lab

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Research Assistant Professor - Dr. Qiu Lab

Position Title
Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Qiu 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

A Research Assistant Professor ( RAP ) is a non-tenure track faculty position. It is fully funded by research funding and focuses on research. RAPs are independent, eligible to be PIs or co-PIs on grants, have no compulsory teaching duties, and are able to co-advise students, and host summer interns if they wish. The position is intended to help researchers in the beginning of their careers to build strong portfolios of research and to prepare for more senior/permanent research positions in academia and industry.

As a Research Assistant Professor of Dr. Qiu’s lab, he/she will be responsible for identifying genes involved in drug resistance during liver cancer treatment, investigating the role of fatty acids play in liver diseases, and studying the complex mechanisms associated with alcoholic liver disease. He/she will use his extensive experience with molecular biology techniques and technologies to study liver cancer. The study results are expected to provide fundamental insights to developing novel treatment options to treat liver diseases.

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
03/06/2023

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/23977

Job Number
8550527

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
04/01/2023

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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