University of Chicago

Abdominal Transplant Surgeons #SUR163A

University of Chicago • $300K — $350K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical doctorate or equivalent required.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
  • Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Surgery or equivalent.
  • Completion of ASTS fellowship or equivalent preferred.
  • At least five years of practice as faculty at Assistant/Associate Professor rank preferred.
  • Strong translational research background with potential for independent funding is a plus.
  • Experience in liver transplantation and other surgical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct multi-organ transplant surgeries with a primary focus on liver transplantation.
  • Teach and supervise medical trainees and students.
  • Engage in scholarly activities to enhance the department's academic reputation.
  • Collaborate on research and education initiatives within the Transplant Institute.
  • Contribute to clinical operations and quality improvement efforts at the Medical Center.

Benefits

  • Generous package of fringe benefits included.
  • Opportunities for collaborative research within a nationally recognized institute.
  • Potential for involvement in educational programs and trainee supervision.
  • Support for achieving independent funding for research initiatives.
Full Job Description
The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Transplant Surgery, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. These positions are oriented toward multi-organ practice with primary focus on liver transplantation. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications. The Transplant Institute has nationally recognized research and education programs that build on collaborations throughout the University and is active in clinical operations and quality improvement in the Medical Center. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Surgery or the foreign equivalent. We especially welcome applicants who have completed an ASTS fellowship or equivalent and have at least five years of practice as faculty at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. Additionally, we welcome applicants with strong translational research backgrounds and high potential to achieve independent funding. Experience in living and deceased donor liver transplantation, organ perfusion, and other surgical and transplant procedures preferred. To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/160290. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled. For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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