Department of Medicine Junior Investigator

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Investigator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The person will develop a funded clinical or basic research program and contribute to education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualified candidates will hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD. Illinois medical licensure is required or eligible; board certification if a clinical component is present.

Qualifications

• Requires an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD.
• Clinical component requires Illinois licensure eligibility and board certification if applicable.
• Senior track record with potential for independent funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop a funded clinical or basic research program.
• Participate in education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in other academic activities within the department.

Skills

Publications

Grant funding

Teaching

Licensure (Illinois)

Education

MD

PhD

MD/PhD

Job description

Department of Medicine Junior Investigator

The Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include developing a funded clinical or basic research program. Preferred candidates will have a strong and/or developing record of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate research productivity and the ability to obtain extramural funding support. Additionally, involvement in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows is expected as well as participation in other academic activities. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Medicine in a division aligned with the candidate’s training and interests.

Qualified candidates will hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD degree. Applicants with a clinical component to their work should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois and must possess either an MD or MD/PhD degree and board certification. Successful candidates will have independent grant funding at the time of their start date at Northwestern.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $89,177-$207,502.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjcwMQ==

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