Academic Physician –Co-Director, Transplant Institute

American Society of Transplantation; Illinois; On-site; USD 321,000 - 456,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a full-time Associate Professor or Professor to co-direct the Transplant Institute. Responsibilities include clinical service in hepatology, teaching, and research. Candidates must have a medical doctorate and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in gastroenterology required.
• Advanced training in transplant hepatology or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Co-Director, Transplant Institute.
• Provide consultative services in hepatology and liver transplant.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Education

Medical Doctorate

Job description

Salary Range: Associate Professor: $321,161 - $455,908 a year, Professor: $339,895 - $486,708 a year

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is searching for a full-time Associate Professor or Professor to serve as Co-Director, Transplant Institute. Clinical responsibilities, including general hepatology and liver transplant service, will be based at the University of Chicago’s main campus, with consultative services also provided at one or more sites in the Chicago area. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be BC/BE in gastroenterology, and 4) have advanced training in transplant hepatology or equivalent experience.

We welcome applicants with research interests including liver metabolism, alcohol-related liver disease, hepatobiliary neoplasia, or liver transplantation. We also welcome applicants with leadership experience in managing a complex clinical operation.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/166336. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the available position is filled.

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