Description
The University of Chicago’s Biological Sciences Division (BSD) and Pritzker School of Medicine seek first term tenure-track assistant professors in the broad fields of biology, medicine, public health, and related disciplines. Compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications. 

This search, which is not restricted to any specific field, seeks to identify scientists who have exceptional research programs and who utilize an inclusive teaching and mentoring skillset. We encourage applications from scientists whose research spans multiple departments or is in emerging areas.

We especially welcome applicants:

·      Whose research directions connect with, expand, or bring new expertise to one or more of our ten basic science departments or our thirteen research-intensive clinical departments;

·      Who view themselves as part of a community of scientists and intentionally create opportunities for connection and belonging in their professional relationships;

·      Who have ideas to change, grow and improve the culture of science and academia;

·      Who have experience, skills, and interest in building a community and training the next generation of scientists;

·      Who seek to launch their independent biological/biomedical research careers at a University featuring a top-ranked Biological Science Division located on a compact campus alongside an outstanding Division of Physical Sciences, a ground-breaking School of Molecular Engineering, a leading academic medical center and a premier undergraduate college.

The purpose of this search is to align faculty recruitment efforts to the core academic values of the Division of the Biological Sciences. Thus, this search is independent of, and complements, more traditional, department-based faculty searches. This approach allows the Biological Sciences Division to capitalize on faculty applicants who bring academic value to the division but whose research interests may fall outside the bounds of more specific searches. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to both this search and to any other search (https://academicjobs.uchicago.edu/positions) for which their expertise is relevant.

The BSD comprises ten basic science departments (https://biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/about/basic-science-departments), thirteen research-intensive clinical departments (https://biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/about/clinical-departments), and numerous interdisciplinary graduate programs, institutes, and centers.

 Competitive research space and start-up funding will be available, as will the potential for interactions with our off-campus affiliates, Argonne National Laboratory and the Marine Biological Laboratory. 

The BSD supports its faculty through offices such as Faculty Affairs (https://voices.uchicago.edu/bsdfacultyaffairs/), Diversity and Inclusion (https://voices.uchicago.edu/bsddiversity/), Core Facilities (https://biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/resources/osrf-core-facilities), and Academic Affairs (https://biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/resources/oaa-academic-affairs-landing).

 Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a PhD in biology or related discipline. 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/152722.

 Applicants must upload: 1) a CV including bibliography, 2) a cover letter, 3) a research statement, 4) a description of areas of focus, and 5) a teaching statement that can describe the candidate’s experience in teaching and mentoring diverse students [The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity]. Review of complete applications ends when all available positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Christina Roman chroman@bsd.uchicago.edu
Virtual meetings available for interested applicants. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or 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.