Research Assistant Professor

The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), is seeking an outstanding candidate for a non-tenure track faculty position as a Research Assistant Professor. 

Applicants should be creative and collaborative scientists pursuing fundamental and/or translational research relating to translational cancer research and neurological research. The candidate is expected to foster a training environment for medical students and residents. The candidate will also develop a robust collaborative program with clinical faculty.   Applicants will be utilizing state-of-the-art approaches, including but not limited to genomics, molecular genetics, cell biology, imaging, bioinformatics and/or animal models.  Ideal applicants are expected to establish research programs with extramural funding and a strong publication record and should be committed to teaching graduate and medical students. 

UICOMP offers an intellectually exciting, collegial and supportive environment and extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration.  Applicants must have a PhD, possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods and have a minimum of 3 years related research experience.  The University of Illinois system has an excellent benefits package available including vacation and sick time, CME health and life insurance and retirement plan.

For fullest consideration please submit your application by June 28, 2022.

• Ideal applicants are expected to establish a research program with extramural funding and a strong publication record and should be committed to teaching graduate and medical students.
• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Contribute to the establishment of a predictive Al model for disease detection/prediction.

• PhD.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.