New 
Research Assistant Professor
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 May 23, 2025 | |
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Research Assistant Professor Research Assistant Professor Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034868 Posting Close Date: June 10, 2025 Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00; commensurate with experience 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. The Department of Psychiatry and UIC Alcohol Research Center is seeking a Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) with an interest in the epigenetic mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorder (AUD). The Department of Psychiatry and Alcohol Research Center brings together scientists and clinicians with expertise across multiple disciplines including neural, epigenetic, genetic and behavioral processes that contribute to the pathophysiology of AUD. UIC is a highly collaborative research environment with a strong neuroscience presence across multiple departments. Training is provided by several interdisciplinary graduate programs including the interdepartmental Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN), the Graduate Education in bioMedical Sciences (GEMS) umbrella program, and an NIH-funded Medical Science Training Program (MSTP). Inquiries and requests for more information should be directed to Dr. Subhash Pandey (scpandey@uic.edu), Chair, Search Committee. For fullest consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference requisition #1034868 and submit a CV, cover letter and three letters of recommendation by June 10, 2025. The application review process will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible. Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience: Faculty will be expected to maintain an active competitively funded alcohol research program either as principle or co-investigator focused on the epigenetic and transcriptomic studies in AUD. The individual selected for this position expected to be active member of the UIC Alcohol Research Center and neuroscience research program. Eligible candidates will have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in a relevant area of neuroscience or neurobiology with extensive experience in alcohol epigenetic and molecular research. Preference will be given to candidates who can bring epigenetic research to the UIC Alcohol Research Center and has published extensively in epigenome and transcriptomic approaches in AUD. Benefits and Compensation: The previously determined salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. The final salary will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Benefits - System Human Resource Services. Minimum Qualifications:
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