Assistant Professor

Salary Range: $99,000 - $225,000
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 colleague whose research program will complement departmental strengths in

cardiovascular, aging, molecular and cellular neuroscience, cell mechanics, and cell signaling

research. Careful but not exclusive consideration will be given to applicants who engage in

biophysical, aging, and multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will have the

opportunity to engage collaborative translational research groups within Loyola's Cardiovascular

Research Institute and the Center for Healthy Aging and Resistance Mechanisms. Additional

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

facilities are described here:

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

https://charm.sites.luc.edu/

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

The SSOM is actively expanding its foundational research departments and we seek innovators

to advance studies that span foundational and clinical investigations. Laboratory space will be

provided in the recently-constructed Center for Translational Research and Education

(www.luc.edu/ctre).

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. Inquiries and applications

should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV

(3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and

teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is

filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June

1st.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology values and is committed to fostering a culture

of equal opportunity for all persons. We strongly encourage under-represented minorities and

women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. LUC

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

Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to rural) with easy access to the

Best Big City in the U.S. for six straight years.

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.

Inquiries and applications should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV (3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June 1st.

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