"Research Assistant Professor of bioinformatics in Ji Lab"

Position Details

Job Title

Research Assistant Professor of bioinformatics in Ji Lab

Position Title

Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

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 Responsibilities

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000

Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

We are seeking a highly motivated data scientist to join our group, which has been supported by federal funds and institutional grants. The applicant will be responsible for performing hands-on exploratory and regulatory-related biomarkers analysis, large-scale proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics analyses, with a primary goal of developing prediction models and identifying molecular endotypes for pulmonary diseases. These respiratory diseases include but are not limit to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sarcoidosis, sepsis, and trauma. Most specifically, the applicant will participate in the design of data analysis, implement cutting-edge bioinformatics and biostatistics methods to integrate clinical and trans-omics data. Because this is a full-time faculty position at the research assistant professor position, the applicant is expected to be productive in publications and fundings. This position is for those who plan to apply for their own grants and projects independently.

Qualifications

Required: PhD and/or MD of bioinformatics, computer sciences, and biostatistics.

Physical Demands

Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Required: Required PhD and/or MD of bioinformatics, computer sciences, and biostatistics.

Open Date

01/02/2026

Close Date

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000

Additional Salary Information

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.

If you are invited for an on-campus interview for a Position that is based at the Health Sciences Campus, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination of the original COVID-19 vaccine OR a negative COVID-19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable.

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34381

Job Number

8550545

Organizational Location

HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

02/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement

2. Writing Sample

3. Scholarly Publications

4. Teaching Evaluations

5. Other Document

6. Unofficial Transcripts

7. Multi Media

8. Resume