Faculty.Professor.Assistant - Full-Time at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Assistant Faculty, Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

The Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, is recruiting outstanding basic/translational science faculty as Assistant Professors in the tenure stream to join the department. These programs are internationally recognized for breakthrough research in DNA repair and responses to genotoxic stress, cell death pathways, signal transduction pathways, cancer virus discovery and viral contributions to cancer, cancer immunology and the tumor microenvironment, cancer immunotherapy, epidemiology, cancer biology, and genome stability.

Successful candidates will have PhD, MD, or equivalent and an exceptional scientific research record encompassing basic and/or translational research using state-of-the-art approaches and will join faculty positions that are commensurate with prior training and experience. A competitive salary and research start-up package will be provided, as well as laboratory and office space within the department.

Assistant Professor candidates shall have developed skills in research methodology or a related discipline, teaching experience, a strong commitment to collaborating with clinical and/or translational scientists, and the necessary skills for grant writing and producing peer-reviewed publications. There must be a demonstrated potential for external funding.
Post-doctoral training is required.

Located in the city of Pittsburgh (routinely ranked as one of the top most livable and affordable U.S. cities research programs involved in cancer patient care.

To apply for a position, please send your curriculum vitae and a one-page summary of your research plans (together with recommendations – letters of recommendation are to be attached to the application.
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled, following the receipt of all required materials.

To apply for a position, you must complete an application in the Talent Center at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ #24006470.

Please attached a one-page summary of your research plans (together with recommendations).

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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