Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure)- Neuroscience

Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure)- Neuroscience University of Illinois - 4.2 Chicago, IL Job Details Non-tenure $70,000 - $80,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Scientific research Full Job Description Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure)-

Neuroscience Hiring Department :

Department of Psychiatry Location :

Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID :

1041229

Posting Close Date :

05/29/2026

Salary:

The previously determined salary range for this position was $70,000 to $80,000. 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.

Job Summary:

The Research Assistant Professor will be responsible for performing and supervising high quality research work in the area of neurobiology of alcohol use disorder particularly in the area of epigenomics and genomics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform work related to neuroscience of alcohol addiction and co-morbid psychiatric disorders. Train pre and postdoctoral fellows in epigenetic and genetic research. Publish high quality of research in epigenetics of alcohol use disorder. Serve as PI or co-investigators in NIH funded research. Collaborate other neuroscientists in the department and at UIC to promote collaborative research in neuroscience. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in a relevant area of neuroscience or molecular biology or biological sciences with experience in alcohol epigenetic and molecular research. Preferred Qualifications Experience with publishing on epigenome and transcriptomic approaches in AUD. 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.