Research Assistant Professor Jobs in Illinois

Position Details

Job Title Research Assistant Professor

Position Title Research Assistant Professor

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A)

Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands

Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Animals, Irregular Hours

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.

Open Date 06/11/2026

Salary Range $70,000 – $85,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a twelve-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

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