Tenure Track Investigator, Department of Dermatology

The Dermatology Department at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.

Associate Professor and Professor candidates have an opportunity to interview for the Department’s Vice Chair position.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and expand an established, independent, externally funded research program.

The candidate’s focus should fit within the broad research agenda of the department, which includes 6 main areas of focus : i) Epithelial-mesenchymal communication and epithelial differentiation;

ii) Genomics / epigenomics; iii) Immunobiology; iv) Wound healing / regeneration; v) Skin cancer; and vi) Nanotechnology and bioengineering.

The individual will also hold a joint appointment in a basic science department with access to graduate students and is expected to participate in their teaching program.

In addition, the candidate should have a desire to train medical students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and participate in departmental teaching.

The candidate should be enthusiastic and interested in engendering intra- and inter-departmental collaborations. Faculty have access to Northwestern’s Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center, as well as other Cores, and the opportunity to be a mentor for the Cutaneous Biology T32-funded fellowship.

The department’s clinical research infrastructure and biobanking capacity facilitate translational research.

A competitive salary, start-up package, and new laboratory space will be provided. To ensure full consideration, submit the following material : (1) a current curriculum vitae with a list of publications and grant support;

2) a cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position ; and (3) a completed to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Application materials must be submitted via the link below.

For more information, contact Dr. Amy Paller, Dept. Chair ( ) or Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, Search committee Chair ( ).

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page :

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the Submit button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here :

Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

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.