University of Illinois at Chicago
Research Assistant Professor - Yamada Lab, Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Research Assistant Professor - Yamada Lab, Surgery
Research Assistant Professor - Yamada Lab, Surgery Hiring Department : Surgery Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1036383 Posting Close Date : 08/12/2025 Salary:
Thebudgeted salary range for the position is $43,888 to $63,000. We strive toprovide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available marketdata, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budgetconstraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thoroughassessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits . Position Summary Department of Surgery at theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant Professor tojoin the Yamada Lab.
The Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure) will be a faculty-level scientist responsible for leading research programs. This position is expected to develop and lead innovative, independent, and externally funded research programs. The research will be conducted in a wet-lab environment, leveraging state-of-the-art molecular, cellular, and in vivo animal models. The position also offers significant opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. The duties are multifaceted, spanning scientific leadership, hands-on research execution, team management, and academic collaboration. Tasks are performed independently within broad guidelines and are periodically reviewed by the Principal Investigator.
Duties & Responsibilities 1. Scientific Leadership & ResearchProgram Development Establishand Lead an Independent Research Program:Conceive, design, anddirect a robust, and externally fundable research program focused oncritical questions in cancer biology. SecureExtramural Funding:Actively identify funding opportunities and help in writing,submitting, and managing grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH,DoD, NSF), private foundations, and industry partners. StrategicPlanning and Vision:Develop and articulate a clear long-term scientific vision. Staycurrent with cutting-edge research and technology to ensure the lab's workremains at the forefront of the field. 2. Laboratory Management & TechnicalExecution ScientificRigor and Oversight:Provide day-to-day scientific oversight of all laboratoryactivities, ensuring the highest standards of experimental design, dataacquisition, data analysis, record-keeping, rigor, and reproducibility. LabOperations and Compliance:Ensure the laboratory operates safely andefficiently, adhering to all institutional and federal guidelines forbiosafety, chemical safety, and animal welfare (IACUC). Responsible forauthoring and maintaining relevant protocols. 3. Mentorship & Team Development TeamLeadership:Helpthe PI recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a diverse team of researchpersonnel, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, researchtechnicians, and undergraduate students. CareerDevelopment:Helpprovide robust scientific and professional guidance to trainees, fosteringtheir development as independent scientists through hands-on training,regular scientific discussions, and support for their fellowship/grantapplications and manuscript writing. 4. Scientific Communication/service Publication:Drive the preparation andsubmission of high-quality manuscripts to leading peer-reviewed scientificjournals. Disseminationof Research:Presentresearch findings at major national and international scientificconferences. Collaboration:Initiate, develop, andmaintain effective interdisciplinary collaborations with other scientistsand clinical investigators to enrich the research program and tacklecomplex problems. Perform other related duties andparticipate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cancer biology, molecular biology, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in cancer research, as evidenced by a strong publication record. Experience with advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques, along with small animal handling.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Research Assistant Professor - Yamada Lab, Surgery Hiring Department : Surgery Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1036383 Posting Close Date : 08/12/2025 Salary:
Thebudgeted salary range for the position is $43,888 to $63,000. We strive toprovide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available marketdata, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budgetconstraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thoroughassessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits . Position Summary Department of Surgery at theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant Professor tojoin the Yamada Lab.
The Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure) will be a faculty-level scientist responsible for leading research programs. This position is expected to develop and lead innovative, independent, and externally funded research programs. The research will be conducted in a wet-lab environment, leveraging state-of-the-art molecular, cellular, and in vivo animal models. The position also offers significant opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. The duties are multifaceted, spanning scientific leadership, hands-on research execution, team management, and academic collaboration. Tasks are performed independently within broad guidelines and are periodically reviewed by the Principal Investigator.
Duties & Responsibilities 1. Scientific Leadership & ResearchProgram Development Establishand Lead an Independent Research Program:Conceive, design, anddirect a robust, and externally fundable research program focused oncritical questions in cancer biology. SecureExtramural Funding:Actively identify funding opportunities and help in writing,submitting, and managing grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH,DoD, NSF), private foundations, and industry partners. StrategicPlanning and Vision:Develop and articulate a clear long-term scientific vision. Staycurrent with cutting-edge research and technology to ensure the lab's workremains at the forefront of the field. 2. Laboratory Management & TechnicalExecution ScientificRigor and Oversight:Provide day-to-day scientific oversight of all laboratoryactivities, ensuring the highest standards of experimental design, dataacquisition, data analysis, record-keeping, rigor, and reproducibility. LabOperations and Compliance:Ensure the laboratory operates safely andefficiently, adhering to all institutional and federal guidelines forbiosafety, chemical safety, and animal welfare (IACUC). Responsible forauthoring and maintaining relevant protocols. 3. Mentorship & Team Development TeamLeadership:Helpthe PI recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a diverse team of researchpersonnel, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, researchtechnicians, and undergraduate students. CareerDevelopment:Helpprovide robust scientific and professional guidance to trainees, fosteringtheir development as independent scientists through hands-on training,regular scientific discussions, and support for their fellowship/grantapplications and manuscript writing. 4. Scientific Communication/service Publication:Drive the preparation andsubmission of high-quality manuscripts to leading peer-reviewed scientificjournals. Disseminationof Research:Presentresearch findings at major national and international scientificconferences. Collaboration:Initiate, develop, andmaintain effective interdisciplinary collaborations with other scientistsand clinical investigators to enrich the research program and tacklecomplex problems. Perform other related duties andparticipate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cancer biology, molecular biology, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in cancer research, as evidenced by a strong publication record. Experience with advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques, along with small animal handling.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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