Department of Medicine Junior Investigator

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 appointment 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.

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