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　　The University of Chicago\'s Department of Surgery, Section of VascularSurgery and Endovascular Therapy, is searching for full-time facultymembers at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointees will befellowship-trained vascular surgeons with a strong interest and expectedcareer trajectory in vascular surgery and basic science research.Appointees will work closely with current labs in the Section which haveexpertise in computational modeling of cardiovascular disease and itsinteraction with the physical properties of human tissue. Other dutieswill include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, andscholarly activity. Compensation (including a generous package of fringebenefits) is dependent upon qualifications.

　　The University of Chicago Heart & Vascular Center has nationallyrecognized research and education programs that build on collaborationsthroughout the University and is active in clinical operations andquality improvement in the Medical Center.

　　Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have amedical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medicallicensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be board-certified orboard-eligible by the American Board of Surgery or the foreignequivalent, and 4) have completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery.

　　We especially welcome applicants with ability and interest in providingadministrative and outreach effort associated with building a vascularprogram and a robust research portfolio. Of particular interest aremouse models of aortic disease both acquired (hyperlipidemia,hypertension, smoking) and inherited (aortopathies), and knowledge basein murine aortic surgery. We also welcome applicants who have priorexperience in working with computational groups and have a track recordof independent NIH funding (prior successful R01, K99, or F32 awards).Additionally, we welcome applicants with ability and interest indialysis access and venous disease.

　　To be considered, those interested must apply through The University ofChicago\'s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio toaccept applications:http://apply.interfolio.com/138205. Applicants mustupload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review ofapplications ends when the positions are filled.

　　For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visithhttp://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.