Research Assistant Professor

Job Description:

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $85,000

Benefits Information:

https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/ The Department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine ( SSOM ) invites applications from basic and physician scientists for a non-tenure-track position at the Research Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a highly motivated molecular biologist and translational cancer researcher to join a new research laboratory. The successful candidate will lead and participate in studies focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer initiation, progression, and tumor microenvironment interactions. Responsibilities include the design and execution of experiments using human and mouse breast cancer organoid cultures, established breast cancer cell lines, and mouse models of breast cancer, including xenograft, intraductal injection, and genetically engineered premalignant models. The candidate will perform and oversee molecular and cellular biology techniques, including cloning, flow cytometry, fluorescence in situ hybridization ( FISH ), immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and tissue-based analyses. The position also involves the generation, analysis, and integration of high-throughput genomic datasets, including bulk and 10-cell RNA -seq and ChIP-seq. The candidate will apply advanced bioinformatics approaches to analyze sequencing data and integrate genomic information from public resources, including GWAS and eQTL datasets, to identify molecular pathways and candidate therapeutic targets relevant to breast cancer. The successful applicant will contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant development. The position requires close collaboration with laboratory members and clinical and computational collaborators and offers opportunities for independent scientific development and leadership within ongoing research programs. The Stritch School of Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, and the Department of Cancer Biology are strongly collaborative research environments with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. Extramural research support is not required. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed . Minimum Education and/or

Work Experience:

Required:

PhD in Molecular Biology or a related science field. Extensive experience in molecular and cellular biology, cancer research, animal models, genomic technologies, and bioinformatic analysis.

Preferred:

Demonstrated expertise in organoid culture systems, next-generation sequencing approaches, including 10-cell RNA-seq and ChIP-seq, computational analysis of genomic datasets, and scientific publications. At least 4 years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Job Type:

Full-Time