Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science•North Chicago, IL

5h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Center for Genetic Diseases at the Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This research-intensive role devotes approximately 75% effort to research. The successful candidate will establish and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program in genetic diseases, including cancer biology. Candidates should demonstrate innovative approaches to studying molecular mechanisms of cancer and genetic diseases at the basic science or translational levels. Areas of interest include molecular, genetic, genomic, and cellular approaches and/or animal models to investigate genome integrity and repair, genetic regulation, and genetic editing in disease pathogenesis. The appointee will join a collaborative group of investigators and may collaborate with researchers in other university centers. The successful applicant will teach in medical and graduate programs; mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees; and provide institutional service. The position is appointed in the Chicago Medical School and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, within a collaborative interdisciplinary research community, and includes 100% FTE salary support. Compensation is $100,000–$120,000 based on experience, with competitive start-up packages and salaries commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2–3 page research statement describing prior accomplishments and future plans, and contact information for at least three references through the electronic applicant tracking system. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2026, for full consideration. The selected candidate is expected to start in July 2027. Employment is conditional on satisfactory background-check results.

Requirements

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
Four to seven years of postdoctoral research experience.
Experience with and commitment to research education and service.
Demonstrated potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
Ability to work collaboratively with interprofessional faculty and staff.
Strong sense of integrity.
Teaching experience or a personal commitment to and enthusiasm for education.
Commitment to upholding the values of the institution.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of scholarly productivity through high-impact publications.
Demonstrated ability to apply for and obtain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

Establish and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program in genetic diseases, including cancer biology.
Conduct original scholarly research, primarily focused on molecular mechanisms of cancer and genetic diseases.
Procure research grants and other extramural funding.
Teach in medical and graduate programs, including direct instruction, curriculum management, assessment, and student advising and mentoring.
Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees.
Provide service to the College, University, and profession, including participation in school and institutional committees, peer review and study sections, and recruitment.