Assistant Professor

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks an exceptional investigator to establish and maintain an independent translational research program funded extramurally. The role includes mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, MD/PhD students, and other trainees, with scholarly output through publications and meetings.

The candidate will collaborate across departments, contribute to graduate and medical student teaching, and participate in leadership, college, and university service activities

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with independent research experience in translational or basic immunology.
• Publication record and demonstrated expertise in immunological techniques, animal models, or translational approaches.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an independent translational research program funded extramurally.
• Mentor and train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, MD/PhD students, and other trainees.
• Contribute to teaching of graduate and medical students and participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical investigators and pursue opportunities for clinical translation of findings.

Job description

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded translational research program and mentor and train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, MD/PhD students, and other trainees. Scientific output will be shared thru publication in the peer reviewed scientific literature and presentations at scientific meetings. Collaboration with basic science and clinical investigators across departments is expected, as is participation in graduate and medical student teaching. Additional responsibilities include contributing to departmental leadership, college, and university service activities, and pursuing collaborative opportunities for clinical translation of research findings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent degree with independent research experience in either translational or basic immunology. Applicants must demonstrate a publication record, along with demonstrated expertise in immunological techniques, animal models, and/or translational research approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of competence in teaching, mentoring, and training at graduate and postdoctoral levels is preferred. Candidates with a track record of securing independent funding will be given preference.

Work Days:

M-F 9-5

Salary Range/Pay Rate:

DOQ

Recruitment Office:

Aurora Corcoran, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development