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The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.  Responsibilities include studying the molecular events around bone growth and maturation, osteoclast and osteoblast function, inflammatory changes in bone and cartilage, cartilage response to injury, cartilage and bone changes in osteoarthritis and other common arthrtides. This research will include animal models and cell lines. The selected candidate will be an important part of the bone and cartilage biology team located on the downtown campus. She or he will also work with post-graduate students, medical students, residents and other faculty. They will be expected to become part of the teaching faculty of the medical school and residency program. This position includes a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine-Division of Rheumatology.

Qualified candidates will be an accomplished scientist investigator with a track record of obtaining federal grant funding in the field of bone and cartilage biology.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.