at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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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 ResponsibilitiesA 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.
QualificationsRequired: 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 ExperienceRequired: 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 StatementDiversity, 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 (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . 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 (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm\medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) 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+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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