Assistant Professor

Salary Range: $99,000 - $125,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago

Stritch School of Medicine ( SSOM) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level.

We seek a collaborative colleague whose research program is focused on

fundamental mechanistic processes related to cardiac physiology, cell physiology/

mechanics, and/or molecular neurophysiology. Careful but not exclusive

consideration will be given to applicants who use non-traditional models alongside

innovative biophysical, 'omics, and live imaging approaches to address fundamental

knowledge gaps. Departmental strengths include faculty engaged in cardiovascular

science, ion channel physiology, molecular motors, cellular biophysics, calcium

signaling, nuclear steroid receptors, RNA biology, and aging research. The successful

candidate will have the opportunity to engage with collaborative translational research

groups within Loyola's Cardiovascular Research Institute ( CVRI). Additional

information on the department and cross-departmental research areas, resources,

and facilities are described here:

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/physio/

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/cvri/

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong

publication records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent,

externally-funded research program and contribute to graduate and medical

education.

Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal (job #8550068) and note that

references will not be contacted without applicant's approval. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews

will occur on a rolling basis.

Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest and programmatic

fit with the position (1 page), CV (3 pages) and research statement (3 pages,

excluding references) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position

is filled.

The Stritch School of Medicine is located in suburban Maywood, IL, 11 miles

from downtown Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to

rural).

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program, and contribute to graduate and medical education

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program and contribute to graduate and medical education.

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal (job #8550068) and note that

references will not be contacted without applicant's approval. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews

will occur on a rolling basis.

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