Northwestern University

Department of Medicine Junior Investigator

Northwestern University$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree required
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois for clinical roles
  • Board certification required for clinical applicants
  • Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Independent grant funding at the time of start date

Responsibilities

  • Develop a funded clinical or basic research program
  • Educate medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Participate in academic activities within the department
  • Align research focus with departmental needs
  • Collaborate with faculty and contribute to institutional goals

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid medical/sick and parental leave
  • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
Full Job Description
The Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include developing a funded clinical or basic research program. Preferred candidates will have a strong and/or developing record of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate research productivity and the ability to obtain extramural funding support. Additionally, involvement in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows is expected as well as participation in other academic activities. The faculty a ppointment will be in the Department of Medicine in a division aligned with the candidate's training and interests.

Qualified candidates will hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD degree. Applicants with a clinical component to their work should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois and must possess either an MD or MD/PhD degree and board certification. Successful candidates will have independent grant funding at the time of their start date at Northwestern.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
  • Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
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About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. It was founded in 1851 by nine men whose goal was to establish a university that would serve the Northwest Territory. Northwestern is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Association of American Universities. Northwestern has 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees. Northwestern has a diverse student body with over 21,000 students from all 50 states and 100 countries. The university has a strong focus on research and has produced 19 Nobel laureates, as well as numerous Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur Fellowship winners.
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