Assistant Professor, Clinician Researcher - Department of Dermatology

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks an Assistant Professor in Dermatology focused on skin immunology. Candidates should have a strong research background and the ability to secure funding. The role includes clinical and research responsibilities, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Low-cost medical plans

Excellent retirement plans

Qualifications

• Candidates must have postdoctoral training and a track record of successful grant funding.
• Experience as a principal investigator developing grant proposals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 20% clinical effort seeing Dermatology patients.
• 80% research overseeing projects and writing grant proposals.

Skills

Immunology

Research

Communication

Education

PhD

MD

MD/PhD

Tools

Spatial Transcriptomics

Single Cell Sequencing

Job description

Assistant Professor, Clinician Researcher - Department of Dermatology

The University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Dermatology in Minneapolis seeks outstanding applicants for a faculty position focused on skin immunology. Candidates with a research focus in inflammation, inflammatory dermatoses, immuno-oncology, immune checkpoint biology and novel therapeutics development are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to have postdoctoral training, track record of scholarship and history of successful grant funding. Successful candidates are expected to have and/or obtain independent, externally funded, and sustainable scholarly research program. Evidence of conducting rigorous and innovative research and a track record of publications is required. The candidate will participate in Department of Dermatology faculty and research activities, teach medical students as well as residents.

This position is posted as Assistant Professor rank. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience based on the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty pay scales.

Successful candidate will spend 20% of effort clinically – seeing Dermatology patients in an outpatient setting. Some of that time will be spent teaching residents and medical students. 80% of effort will be spent in a research setting – overseeing the development and completion of research projects; writing new grant proposals to secure independent funding; preparing manuscripts for publication.

The campus provides excellent state of the art core facilities for biomedical research. The Genomics Center and Imaging Center at University of Minnesota boast the top-of-the-line novel spatial proteogenomics technology from Ionpath, 10X Genomics and Nanostring.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, in research areas described below. The candidate should be certified or eligible for certification by American Board of Dermatology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in basic/translational immunology field with a focus on inflammatory skin conditions or immuno-oncology
• Experience as a principal investigator developing grant proposal with evidence of successat obtaining research funding
• Experience in novel research techniques such as spatial transcriptomics, organoids, multiplex quantitative immunofluorescence, multicolor flow cytometry, single cell sequencing
• Evidence of excellent communications skills demonstrated by presentation skills
• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by awards, presentations and/or publications recognizing scientific excellence
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations
• Active clinical license to practice Dermatology

About the Department

The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing excellent patient care, conducting investigational research, and training the next generation of dermatologists. We have world-renowned clinical programs, nationally recognized educational program, and pioneering clinical trials. We are dedicated to improving dermatological care, not only for today, but also for the future.

For more information, please visit our website athttps://med.umn.edu/dermatology.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary range will be approximately $375,000. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians. The corresponding job opening can be found .

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).