"Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab"

Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title Research Assistant Professor of bioinformatics in Ji Lab

Position Title Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji 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 Responsibilities 

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 07/01/2024

Close Date 

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement 

Diversity, 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. 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 benefitscentered 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/28372

Job Number 8550545

Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/01/2024

Position End Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicant Documents

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Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

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