Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant Professor for the Ji Lab. The role involves conducting biomarker analyses and developing prediction models for pulmonary diseases. Candidates must have a PhD or MD in bioinformatics or related fields and are expected to contribute to independent project development and publications. This is a full-time faculty position that offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in bioinformatics and data analysis.
• Experience with large-scale proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics.
• Ability to design data analysis strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory and regulatory-related biomarker analyses.
• Develop prediction models for pulmonary diseases.
• Identify molecular endotypes and integrate trans-omics data.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Proteomics

Biostatistics

Metabolomics

Education

PhD and/or MD in bioinformatics, computer sciences, or biostatistics

Job description

Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

Position Title: Research Assistant Professor of bioinformatics in Ji Lab (Institution: Loyola University Chicago, Campus: Maywood – Health Sciences Campus, Department: SURGERY).

Position Number: 34381. Job Type: Full-Time. FLSA Status: Exempt. Campus: Maywood – Health Sciences Campus. Location Code: SURGERY (06740A). Position End Date: Open Until Filled.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 (12‑month academic appointment). The final salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/.

Special Instructions: Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus faculty and staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID‑19 and flu vaccines when eligible. Exemptions may be submitted for qualified medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID‑19 test (PCR or rapid antigen) taken no more than 48 hours before an on‑campus interview is required.

Responsibilities: The applicant will perform hands‑on exploratory and regulatory‑related biomarker analyses, including large‑scale proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics. The work will focus on developing prediction models and identifying molecular endotypes for pulmonary diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sarcoidosis, sepsis, and trauma. The candidate will design data analysis strategies, implement cutting‑edge bioinformatics and biostatistics methods to integrate clinical and trans‑omics data, and must be productive in publications and grant funding, as this is a full‑time faculty position that expects independent project development.

Qualifications: PhD and/or MD in bioinformatics, computer sciences, or biostatistics.

Applicant Documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement (optional)
• Writing Sample (optional)
• Scholarly Publications (optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (optional)
• Other Document (optional)
• Unofficial Transcripts (optional)
• Multi Media (optional)
• Resume (optional)

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