The University of Chicago's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is searching for a Research Associate Professor whose primary activity will be academic research in association with a faculty member or team. The appointee will contribute to research projects to understand the initiation and pathogenesis of uterine diseases from genetic, epigenetic, and cell signaling perspectives.  The appointee will contribute critical expertise to designing, conducting, and interpreting of basic, pre-clinical and translational research and will engage in collaborative research in the fields of environmental biology and therapeutic regulatory gene networks that predict susceptibility to uterine diseases.

Applicants must have: 1) a doctoral degree or equivalent in molecular biology or related discipline, and 2) completed postdoctoral training prior to the start of the employment. Assessment of applications will consider publication record as well as potential to obtain extramural funding.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board http://apply.interfolio.com/93923. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled.

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All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University's Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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