Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab

• Position Title:
  
  Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Ji Lab
• Job Category:
  University Faculty
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Campus:
  Maywood‑Health Sciences Campus
• Location Code: SURGERY (06740A)
• Department: SURGERY
• Fully Grant Funded:
  Yes

• Perform hands‑on exploratory and regulatory‑related biomarker analysis, large‑scale proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics analyses.
• Develop prediction models and identify molecular endotypes for pulmonary diseases including ARDS, sarcoidosis, sepsis, and trauma.
• Design and implement cutting‑edge bioinformatics and biostatistics methods to integrate clinical and trans‑omics data.
• Produce scholarly publications and seek independent grant funding.

PhD and/or MD in bioinformatics, computer science, or biostatistics.

Standing, Repetitive Motions.

None.

$80,000 – $100,000 per annum.

This salary range is for a 12‑month academic appointment. The salary offered will be determined based on experience, qualifications, years since terminal degree, training, field or discipline, budget availability, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desirable
  
  Start Date:
  
  02/01/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Open Date: 01/02/2026