Senior Researcher Jobs in Peoria, IL

The Dept of OBGYN, at the Univ of IL College of Medicine Peoria, located in a mid-sized metropolitan area, is seeking full-time Research Assistant Professor to assist the department w/ the following responsibilities:

Under direction & supervision, design, develop, and conduct quantitative and/or qualitative studies and analyses in and related to women's health and closely related topics, including managing and leading research projects for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings; Conduct research to better understand diseases as they relate to women's health and the improvement of women's health; Evaluate the effects of drugs and other outside factors that may or may not impact women's health, and how local public health departments can better aid women's health overall; Formulate experimental methods and conduct research studies and analyses; Provide research-oriented teaching and leadership for physicians, faculty, and residents; Seek, prepare, and submit applications for external funding; Perform other University service and job responsibilities as assigned and time-permitting. No travel is required for this position. This position minimally requires a Ph.D. degree or its foreign equivalent in Public Health, Women's Health, Nutritional Sciences, or related field of study. For fullest consideration, please submit CV, cover letter, & 3 professional references by 7/23/2026 to Julie Eastwood, University of IL College of Medicine Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637, or via email to jeastw1@uic.edu. The salary range for this position is $93,878 to $134,684. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 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. 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 at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 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 at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/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.

Pay: $93,878.00 - $134,684.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person