Assistant Professor - Physiology and Biophysics

Employer

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Description

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for tenured faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. The Department offers a dynamic environment with new leadership, growing research areas, and recently recruited junior faculty. UIC offers an exciting intellectual environment that is undergoing growth in several areas of research, with strong doctoral and MSTP training programs, outstanding core facilities, and superb opportunities for collaboration in the Chicago community.  Additional information can be found at: https://physiology.uic.edu/. 

We seek faculty candidates whose research has demonstrated excellence at the intersection of cancer biology, vascular biology, and cellular metabolism. While candidates across a broad range of areas will be considered, we especially seek and encourage candidates with a record of innovative and collaborative research in cancer cachexia, tumor microenvironment, and sarcopenia in human disease. Applicants studying all types of cancer will be considered, but researchers of colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer are preferred.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., and a strong record of research excellence. The successful candidates will be expected to secure and maintain an extramurally-funded research program and to participate in teaching at the graduate and professional health sciences levels. Competitive salary and start-up packages are available. 

To apply, please visit: UIC Job Board and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references. For fullest consideration, the application must be received by 5pm 5/15/26 at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19425?c=uic

The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $135,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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