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Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer

Northwestern University · Chicago, IL2w ago
$185k – $300kfrom the posting

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $101k (146 that show pay).

Lead an independent tissue engineering research program with surgeon-scientists at Lurie Children's, securing extramural funding.

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Why it is interesting. Embedded with surgeon-scientists to translate tissue engineering into solutions for common pediatric operations

Might not be for you. Senior rank only, with expectation to secure independent extramural funding

Manages people Senior hires only Works with universitiesRoom for your own research

Heads-up: Cover letter required

Adjacent materials roleTenure-track faculty in tissue engineering; PhD in biomedical engineering, materials science; develop tissue engineering solutions, patent applications

H-1B filings

Northwestern University filed 71 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Associate, Assistant Professor. Median filed pay: $67K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Benefits
403(b) with 10% employer matchtuition assistancestudent loan servicing support

Role details

The Department of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure eligible or tenure track Investigator at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The position will be housed within the Department of Surgery at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago with cross-functional responsibilities. Responsibilities include partnering with surgeon-scientists on developing innovative tissue engineering solutions to common pediatric operations, develop and secure an independent line of extramural funding, work closely with our innovations programs on developing patent applications, and mentor other scientists in this area.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in biomedical engineering, materials science, physiology, or similar degree path. Expertise in working with surgeon-scientists to create solutions which have broad applicability. The ideal candidate will also have surgical tissue engineering experience. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. The expected base pay range for this position is $185,000 - $300,000 per year, with annual merit increases dictated by performance. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position.

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs. This position is located at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, however applications must be submitted online through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Questions?

Contact Christine Stake at [email protected] and/or Nicole (Lantero) Kenny at [email protected] When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position Benefits This position will be eligible for benefits through Lurie Children’s Hospital for faculty which can be found here: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/for-employees/ For Full Time And Part Time Employees Who Work 20 Or More Hours Per Week, Lurie Children’s Medical Group Offers a Generous Benefits Package That Includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
  • Various voluntary benefits:
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits
  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare
  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

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: Apply for Job *Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s* *non-discrimination statement* *. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View* *additional information on the accommodations process* *.*

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What is the salary for the Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer role at Northwestern University?

The listed annual base salary range is $185K–$300K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas?

Northwestern University has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer role at Northwestern University based?

This role is based in Chicago, IL.

What degree is required for the Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer role at Northwestern University?

This role requires a PhD.