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Assistant Professor (RT)- Department of Physiology and Biophysics
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 May 01, 2026 | |
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Assistant Professor (RT)- Department of Physiology and Biophysics Assistant Professor (RT)- Department of Physiology and Biophysics Hiring Department: Physiology and Biophysics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040478 Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration, the application must be received by 5pm 5/15/26 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $135,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Assistant Professor - Physiology and Biophysics The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for tenured faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. The Department offers a dynamic environment with new leadership, growing research areas, and recently recruited junior faculty. UIC offers an exciting intellectual environment that is undergoing growth in several areas of research, with strong doctoral and MSTP training programs, outstanding core facilities, and superb opportunities for collaboration in the Chicago community. Additional information can be found at: https://physiology.uic.edu/. We seek faculty candidates whose research has demonstrated excellence at the intersection of cancer biology, vascular biology, and cellular metabolism. While candidates across a broad range of areas will be considered, we especially seek and encourage candidates with a record of innovative and collaborative research in cancer cachexia, tumor microenvironment, and sarcopenia in human disease. Applicants studying all types of cancer will be considered, but researchers of colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer are preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., and a strong record of research excellence. The successful candidates will be expected to secure and maintain an extramurally-funded research program and to participate in teaching at the graduate and professional health sciences levels. Competitive salary and start-up packages are available. To apply, please visit: UIC Job Board and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references. For fullest consideration, the application must be received by 5pm 5/15/26 . The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19425?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2d73fc0dcf21eb4e82529511dcff077e | |