Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
3 weeks ago
Columbia University Irving Medical Center – Department of Medicine Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites outstanding candidates to apply for positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These positions are based with leading research labs in cancer immunotherapy and technology development and are part of the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated excellence and future potential in the areas of gene editing, cell engineering, cancer genomics, and computational biology, who can lead a research program at the intersection of basic science, translational research, and clinical application. Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of significant research accomplishments and the potential to establish creative, independent research programs with a commitment to teaching and mentoring at the graduate, medical, and postdoctoral levels. Research Focus Areas 1. Gene Editing & Cell Engineering Development and application of advanced gene editing tools (e.g., CRISPR, base editing) in human and murine immune cells Engineering of immune cells for therapeutic applications, including CAR-T and other cell therapies Collaboration with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s cell manufacturing facility for clinical translation 2. Functional Genomics & High-Throughput Screening Massively parallel CRISPR-based perturbation screens Functional characterization of disease-associated variants and variants enhancing therapeutic efficacy Synthetic biology and model systems to dissect gene function in cancer and immune contexts 3. Cancer Genomics & Systems Medicine Study of mutational processes, clonal evolution, chromosomal instability, and the tumor microenvironment Integration of multi-omics datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics) to uncover cancer mechanisms 4. Advanced Sequencing Technologies Application and development of cutting-edge methods such as: Single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq Spatial transcriptomics Long-read sequencing Whole-genome/exome sequencing (WGS/WES) 5. Computational Biology & AI Development of predictive models of therapy response using machine learning/AI Multi-modal data integration and quantitative systems biology approaches Mathematical modeling to inform therapeutic strategies in precision oncology and immunotherapy Columbia offers access to: State-of-the-art core facilities for sequencing, cell engineering, and imaging High-performance computing and data science support Biobanking and patient-derived model systems A rich and collaborative scientific community spanning basic, clinical, and translational domains Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent degree) in related discipline. Demonstrated record of significant research accomplishments and the potential to establish a creative, independent research program. Commitment to teaching and mentoring at the graduate, medical, and postdoctoral levels. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Assistant Professor
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States UChicago Data Science Institute Full timeOverview The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor, in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and...
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Assistant Professor
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States New River Community College Full timeDescriptionThe University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor, in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and...
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Assistant Professor
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full timeDescriptionThe Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The search is open to any area within the field of Earth and planetary sciences and related interdisciplinary research, including research programs that would complement or expand the...
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Polytechnicpositions Full timeDepartment of Computer Science, Physical Sciences DivisionUniversity of Chicago Position Description The Department of Computer Science in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a broad area search, particularly inviting applicants from...
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Chicago, United States Roosevelt University Full timePosition Information Position Rank Assistant Professor Track Tenure Track Position Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences Category Full-Time Faculty Position Number NEW Posting Number F0000258 Location Chicago Open Date 12/02/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary The Integrated...
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States New River Community College Full timeOverviewThe Department of Computer Science in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a broad area search and invites applicants from all subareas of Computer Science and Engineering, specifically from the fields of Robotics and Systems.The...
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Assistant Professor
16 hours ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States European Geosciences Union (EGU) Full timeSome features of our web site require JavaScript to function properly. Please enable JavaScript in your browser.PositionAssistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi)EmployerThe University of ChicagoHomepage: LocationChicago, United States of AmericaSectorAcademicRelevant divisionsClimate: Past, Present &...
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Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full timeThe Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2026. The department is especially interested in candidates who can assist graduate training in quantitative methods. The search is open with respect to additional substantive...
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Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full timeThe Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2026. The department is especially interested in candidates who can assist graduate training in quantitative methods. The search is open with respect to additional substantive...
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Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full timeThe Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2026. The department is especially interested in candidates who can assist graduate training in quantitative methods. The search is open with respect to additional substantive...
