Assistant Professor - Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience

Salary Range: $89,000 - $120,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Professor to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program; Contribute to graduate education in the Pharmacology and Neuroscience PhD, MS/ MBA and MS programs; Mentor PhD, MS, and BS level trainees to conduct high-quality, ethically sound research; Provide service to the LUC and Stritch School of Medicine research and education community; Cultivate a culture of equitable inclusion; Participate in graduate student and medical student education; Teach in some or all of the following settings: classroom, small groups, laboratory and research environments. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Up to 30% remote work allowed.

Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics or related field plus 5 years related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop and implement independent research studies on RNA splicing, and alcohol use disorder, providing a foundation for establishing an extramurally funded research program; Integrated multi-disciplinary approaches by combining molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and bioinformatics to address complex research questions, aligning with the expectation of developing a comprehensive research program; Apply computational pipelines to analyze high throughput sequencing datasets, ensuring high-quality, ethically sound research outcomes; Contribute to grant proposals by formulating hypotheses, designing aims, and generating preliminary data, aligning with the duty to build an extramurally funded program; Authored and co-author multiple peer-review publications in molecular neuroscience, supporting the goal of developing an internationally recognized research program; Supervise and training graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing, aligning with duties to mentor PhD, MS students.

Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics or related field plus 5 years related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop and implement independent research studies on RNA splicing, and alcohol use disorder, providing a foundation for establishing an extramurally funded research program; Integrated multi-disciplinary approaches by combining molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and bioinformatics to address complex research questions, aligning with the expectation of developing a comprehensive research program; Apply computational pipelines to analyze high throughput sequencing datasets, ensuring high-quality, ethically sound research outcomes; Contribute to grant proposals by formulating hypotheses, designing aims, and generating preliminary data, aligning with the duty to build an extramurally funded program; Authored and co-author multiple peer-review publications in molecular neuroscience, supporting the goal of developing an internationally recognized research program; Supervise and training graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing, aligning with duties to mentor PhD, MS students.

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.

Please send resume to natajones@luc.edu .

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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