Bridge to Faculty (B2F) Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 01, 2025
Bridge to Faculty (B2F) Postdoctoral Research Associate Bridge to Faculty (B2F) Postdoctoral Research Associate Hiring Department: Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029605 Posting Close Date: April 15, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $82,500 to $85,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Successful applicants will be outstanding scholars from diverse backgrounds who desire a career in academic environmental or occupational health sciences. and whose work aligns with our divisional focus on environmental epidemiology, exposure to occupational and environmental hazards, community health, and the interface between them. Duties & Responsibilities Participate in a cohort-based mentoring experience to advance as an independent scholar and researcher at an R01-level research institution, including publications and seeking external research funding through grants. The Scholar will have access to institutional and departmental resources specifically designed to support readiness for an Assistant Professor position. These include guidance from primary and secondary research mentors, access to workshops and seminars that foster research and teaching excellence, assistance with grant applications from the UIC-SPH Office of Research Services, and peer mentoring and support through formal and informal interactions with other junior faculty and post-doctoral students. Establish a robust program of research and participate in the intellectual life of the Division. The individual will have no service expectations during the two years in the program and teaching will be limited to 4 lectures annually and participation in group mentoring of graduate students. These protections are provided to ensure that the individual can establish a strong research program to launch a successful tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have completed PhD or equivalent in environmental and occupational health sciences or related areas with an environmental health focus within the past 5 years - no earlier than August 15, 2020, and no later than August 15, 2025. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14253?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-620f75bf816e8a4ab4e8dc99ad72fd0e