Research / Basic Science Faculty

• Assistant or Associate Professor-Division Chief, Health System Science - SMS-2658

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This is an administrative, managerial and research position with direct responsibility to the Chair, Department of Population Science and Policy. The Division Chief is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and implementation of strategies to establish and grow the Health System Science Division through health services research to better understand social problems, analyze existing policy, and develop policy-oriented solutions. This individual is also responsible for overall development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate and graduate medical education in the area of health system science as it relates to population health. Finally, this individual will be accountable for fiscal management, faculty recruitment, faculty and staff support and research functions for the Health System Science Division of Population Science and Policy.

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• Assistant or Associate Professor-Division Chief, Human and Community Development - SMS-2657

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This is an administrative, managerial, and research position with direct responsibility to the Chair, Department of Population Science and Policy. The Division Chief is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and implementation of strategies to establish and grow the Human and Community Development Division through action-oriented research in collaboration with communities to innovate and improve the health outcomes for central and southern Illinois. This individual is also responsible for overall development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate and graduate medical education in the area of behavioral and social science as it relates to population health. Finally, this individual will be accountable for fiscal management, faculty recruitment, faculty and staff support, and research functions for the Human and Community Development Division of Population Science and Policy.  

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• Assistant Professor - SMS-2585

  Department: Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program and to collaborate with other members of the Department, the Cancer Institute, and the School as appropriate. The teaching responsibilities will include participation in the curriculum for undergraduate medical students as well as in the Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry Graduate Program as appropriate. The Mentoring of graduate students in pursuit of the M.S. and/or Ph.D. degree is expected.

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• Clinical Research Specialist - SMS-2992 (Multiple Vacancies)

  Department: Center for Clinical Research-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  Provide operational support for clinical research and/or research development activities in the Center for Clinical Research (CCR) and participate in research projects for other Departments, as appropriate. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of the policies and the guidelines that govern clinical research activities.

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• Education Assistant Professor - SMS-3016

  Department: Education and Curriculum-SMC
  Division: NA
  Campus: Carbondale
  Overview:

  SIU School of Medicine is currently recruiting for an Education Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Curriculum located in Carbondale, IL. This faculty position will serve as the Director of the Year 1 Doctoring Committee. Some of the main duties will be to provide educational experiences for first year medical students by teaching and observing History and Physical Examination skills, coordinating the Standardized Patient Program to ensure the highest level of learning, and reviewing mentor feedback regarding student progress. 

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• Education Assistant Professor of Pathology - SMS-2987

  Department: Education and Curriculum-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This individual will need to teach Pathology with a major focus on the 2nd year of the undergraduate medical curriculum. The individual will be expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and to collaborate with other members of the academic base department and the School of Medicine as appropriate.

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• Post Doctoral Fellow - SMS-2683

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The primary function of this position is to serve as a research program liaison and coordinator for the Department of Population Science and Policy. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating varied population science research projects under the direction of the Chief, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division of PSP. This position will also assist with analysis and interpretation of research findings; organize and prepare data for research grant proposals, presentations and publications; assist with clinical research protocol development; and assist with manuscript development, writing and submission. This position requires a strong understanding of the scientific research process and the regulatory policies and guidelines that govern human subject research.

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• Post Doctoral Fellow - SMS-2922

  Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS
  Division: Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This position will provide advanced independent and/or directed research to ahcieve the objectives for the Neuroscience Laboratory's awarded NIH grants. It will be responsible for evaluating neurotransmission, behavior, molecular and cellular mechanisms, and intervention strategies as they relate to Alzheimer's disease progression. The position offers exceptional training in in vivo electrochemistry, rodent behavior, Alzheimer's disease, aging, cellular senescence, early intervention, and cellular and molecular techniques.

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• Research Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of Community Engagement - SMS-2923

  Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS
  Division: Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This position will be responsible for the administration and development of research, outreach, and educational programs within Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) and the Memory and Aging Network. The area of Community Engagement covers research, education, outreach, and Beyond the Medical Center programs. The faculty member will also function as the Director of Community Engagement and is responsible for the administration and development of research, outreach, and educational programs within CADRD and the Memory and Aging Network. These programs are directed at physicians, residents, medical students, other healthcare professionals and the public, including dementia patients and their caregivers. The Director of Community Engagement may be assigned to appropriate faculty committees within the SOM and may receive other state and community appointments as they pertain to the mission and interests of the Center.

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• Research Assistant Professor - SMS-3037

  Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS
  Division: Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  This position will have knowledge and practical skills in research related to Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. This faculty member will have the knowledge and expertise to develop an externally funded research program focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders that is synergistic with the current research programs at CARE. This faculty member will supervise and conduct research and advanced training in relevant topics, teach basic neuroscience topics, and participate in faculty affairs at the school, the department, and CARE.

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• Research Assistant Professor-Biostatistician/Bioinformatician/Clinical Epidemiologist  - SMS-2637

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  Major areas of focus will be: 1) accessing and analyzing ambulatory, in-patient clinical, and population level data, 2) overseeing and maintaining private and public disease registries that will integrate commonly collected clinical data with specialized population level data sets, 3) working with basic, clinical and translational scientists on the development of investigator-initiated protocols, and 4) obtaining, accessing and analyzing big data sets from outside sources.

  The candidate will also be expected to develop and pursue a portfolio of externally funded research complementary to high priority areas of PSP including cancer, children’s health, sexually transmitted diseases and other projects of interest. The position requires expertise in behavioral and population-based research studies with the goal of changing health outcomes in central and southern Illinois through big data analysis. Big data being defined as datasets so large and complex that they don’t conform to traditional methods of analysis and storage.

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• Research Development Coordinator - SMS-2845

  Department: Internal Medicine-SMS
  Division: Administration
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  To provide research development support in the Center for Clinical Research (CCR) or other departments as appropriate. The individual will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating various academic, clinical, and translational research projects.

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• Research Instructor - SMS-2866

  Department: Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  Instructor level researcher to supervise and augment research studies being conducted under the direction of Dr. Torry in the Departments of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology and Obstetrics & Gynecology. This person will be expected to contribute to scholarly productivity for the departments, augment external grant submissions and provide educational oversight for lab members.

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• Research Project Coordinator - SMS-2891

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The Research Project Coordinator will work closely with research team members to support quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting; conduct literature reviews; connect with community, business and legislative partners; assist with grants and special projects; and other duties as assigned. The primary function of this position is to provide operational support for social innovation, education, research and policy integration efforts for the Department of Population Science and Policy. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating varied community based population science and policy projects under the direction of the Senior Research Project Coordinator of PSP, with input from the Chair and Division Chiefs. Duties may include participating in research strategic planning and development; protocol development; abstract and manuscript development; grant development and submission; data review and analysis; support, guidance, and oversight on population science and policy activities. This position requires a strong understanding of the scientific research process and the regulatory policies and guidelines that govern human subject research.

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• Research Project Specialist - Multiple Vacancies - SMS-2888

  Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The primary function of this position is to provide research operational support for community based population science and policy activities for the Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) and its affiliated faculty.

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• Researcher II - SMS-3059

  Department: Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The primary function of this position is to exercise a considerable degree of independence in conducting a wide range of experiments requiring expertise in the application and adaptation of numerous research techniques and procedures to produce desired results.  Must be adept at gathering data, compiling, completing and synthesizing data for reports or segments of projects; operating and maintaining research equipment; and conducting aspects of experimental protocols under general supervision.  May supervise lower level researchers or Graduate Students.

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• Researcher III or IV - SMS-3030

  Department: Pharmacology-SMS
  Division: NA
  Campus: -Springfield
  Overview:

  The primary function of this position is to be a senior technical assistant to faculty supervisor administering a designated chemical, biological, and/or medical research program.  Assists in the development and implementation of research projects and in the interpretation of intermediate and final results.  Performs or is capable of performing all of the Researcher III functions.  May have some involvement or management of the budgetary process and/or fund allocation.  May supervise lower level researchers and Graduate Students, as well as instruct others (primarily new employees) on laboratory techniques.

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