Research Assistant Professor

The University of Chicago's Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for a Research Assistant Professor, whose primary activity will be academic research in association with a faculty member or team. The successful applicant will best contribute to a research project on exploring the mechanisms underlying pain, anesthetic drug action, addiction, and cognition. We welcome applications from basic scientists as well as clinician scientists (although patient care will not be allowed). With this recruitment, we will build upon our department's strong history of important contributions to basic, translational, and clinical research. Our goal is to become one of the leading academic anesthesiology departments in the nation. We pride ourselves on career development and provide resources and mentoring support to ensure the success of our members. Collaborative and core facility support are available through the Grossman Institute for Neuroscience, Quantitative Biology and Human Behavior. Support for translational projects is available from the NIH Clinical and Translational Sciences Award-funded Institute of Translational Medicine. Applications are invited from candidates who are interested in pursuing research that complement existing strengths within our neuroscience community. 

Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent, completed postdoctoral training prior to the start of employment, Qualified applicants must have 1) a doctoral degree or equivalent, 2) completion of postdoctoral training. To be considered, those interested must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website https://tinyurl.com/y3f5n8bw by uploading a curriculum vitae with bibliography and a statement/cover letter addressing the prospective contribution to the research. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.

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