Tenure Track Basic Science Faculty Position

Requisition #: A-113140-25

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: SOM

Department/Program: All Children's

Location City: St. Petersburg

Location State: FL

Location Zip Code: 33701

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/113140

General Description

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Institute for Fundamental Biomedical Research (IFBR) located at The Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL site has an opening for a new faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

We are interested in candidates whose proposed research has general relevance to cellular metabolism and related to disease states with broad implications for children's health. Additionally, preferred research areas include, but are not limited to genomics, epigenomics, endocrine and nuclear receptor research, cell signaling, transcriptional and system level analyses of cells and tissues.  Candidates whose research offers translational potential in obesity, diabetes, endocrine, inflammatory or degenerative diseases are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with outstanding training and experience in research pertaining to one of the focus areas noted above. Candidates are expected to establish a rigorous and competitive basic research program addressing unmet clinical needs, and to secure support from diverse extramural funding sources. Applicants are also expected to collaborate with existing members of IFBR and other Johns Hopkins faculty located both in Florida and Baltimore. Successful candidates are expected to have an impressive publication record and exceptional research accomplishments consistent with their academic level. Proven ability to secure external funding would be a plus.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, selection of representative publications, and a research statement.

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

Qualifications

PhD or MD/PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Strong publication history

Funding History a plus

Application Instructions

Please apply via Interfolio and include your CV, cover letter, selected publications and research statement

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Pre-Employment Information

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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