Associate or Full Professor, Physician/Scientist - Loyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL

The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine seek applicants for a physician/scientist with an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. who is actively engaged as a clinician and also directs a basic and/or translational research program in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. The appointment will be approximately 50% in each of the two aforementioned Departments with protected time for research, depending on extramural funding, and an endowed Chair appointment for a qualified applicant. Applicants should currently hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Laboratory space in the Center for Translational Research and Education (opened in 2016) provides state of the art facilities and space for collaborative science with more than 500 faculty, staff and students.

The faculty applicant will be expected to have and sustain an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to scholarship, graduate, and medical education and to the Translational Research mission that binds the two academic units. The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is developing a pre-clinical Translational Research program, with which this faculty member will also be affiliated. The applicant is expected to participate in the vigorous collaborative academic environment that exists between these entities and the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Loyola University Chicago’s Health Sciences campus. A generous salary and research startup package are available. Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and funding as well as successful teaching and mentorship experience. Leadership experience is desirable.


The faculty applicant will be expected to have and sustain an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to scholarship, graduate, and medical education and to the Translational Research mission that binds the two academic units.


The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is developing a pre-clinical Translational Research Laboratory, with which this faculty member will also be affiliated . The applicant is expected to participate in the vigorous collaborative academic environment that exists between these entities and the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Loyola University Chicago’s Health Sciences campus. Finally, there is an expectation that the Co-Director assist with the operations of the Institute and mentorship of junior physicians/scientists in the group. A generous salary and research startup package are available. Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and funding as well as successful teaching and mentorship experience. Leadership experience is desirable.


Minimum Education or Experience


This position is for a physician/scientist with an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. who is actively engaged as a clinician and also directs a basic and/or translational research program in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. The appointment will be approximately 50% in each of the two aforementioned Departments with protected time for research, depending on extramural funding. Applicants should currently hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.


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The faculty applicant will be expected to have and sustain an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to scholarship, graduate, and medical education and to the Translational Research mission that binds the two academic units.


Physical Demands and Working Conditions


Does this job involve significant physical strain or activity?


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Campus


Maywood-Health Science Division


POSITION INFORMATION


Job Open Date


10-16-2014


Job Close Date


Open Until Filled


Candidates Eligible to Apply?


All Candidates


Application Types Accepted


University Faculty Registration Form


Required Applicant Documents


CV/Resume


Optional Applicant Documents


CV/Resume

Cover Letter


Special Instructions to Applicants


Interested candidates should email a single PDF file which includes a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and contact information of four references (two within and two outside of your current institution) to pharmrecruit@luc.edu as well as apply online at www.careers.luc.edu.



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