Bariatric Surgery Translational Research Lab Faculty Position

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush University Medical Center Full time
Bariatric Surgery Translational Research Lab Faculty Position

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, invites applications for the position of Bariatric Surgery Translational Research Lab Faculty. The Research Scientist will design, initiate, perform, and oversee a scientific research program, preparing reports and papers based on research results. This position is responsible for and permitted to only participate in research activities, without providing patient care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, initiate, perform, and oversee a research program utilizing animal models of bariatric surgery.
  • Collect, evaluate, interpret, and provide documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
  • Prepare manuscripts and research papers for presentation and/or publication.
  • Ensure compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
  • MD or PhD in a relevant field.
  • Experience in live animal surgery and animal models of disease.
  • Previous publication record as demonstrated by publication either as lead or contributing author.
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to troubleshoot and evaluate data.
  • Demonstrates strong research methodology with the ability to synthesize literature.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. RUSH includes RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH University, RUSH Copley Medical Center, and RUSH Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. RUSH University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises RUSH Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences, and the Graduate College. RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery, and clinical expertise. We're proud to have received Vizient's Quality and Accountability Study, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three RUSH hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and staff are the heartbeat of our health system's ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.



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