Tenure Track Assistant Professor

physiology, molecular motors, cellular biophysics, calcium signaling, nuclear steroid receptors, RNA biology, and aging research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with collaborative translational research groups within Loyola’s Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI).

Additional information on the department and cross-departmental research areas, resources, and facilities are described here:
https://www.luc.edu/stritch/physio/
https://www.luc.edu/stritch/cvri/

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded research program and contribute to graduate and medical education.

Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal (job #8550068) and note that references will not be contacted without applicant’s approval. Applications will be accepted until November 30th, 2026, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis.

Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest and programmatic fit with the position (1 page), CV (3 pages) and research statement (3 pages, excluding references) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Stritch School of Medicine is located in suburban Maywood, IL, 11 miles from downtown Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to rural).