Biomedical Researcher (Assistant Professor, Tenure Track)

Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University (CMED) seeks an Assistant Professor to advance translational biomedical research bridging laboratory discovery and human health. The candidate will develop innovative, three-dimensional or disease-relevant models and lead collaborative efforts across disciplines.

Required qualifications include a terminal degree (PhD/MD/DO/MD-PhD) and a productive, peer‑reviewed scholarly record with strong funding potential.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD, MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant biomedical discipline.
• Record of peer‑reviewed scholarship appropriate for Assistant Professor rank.
• Evidence of rigorous and productive scholarship in translational or disease‑focused biomedical research.
• Coherent, innovative research agenda with strong potential for independent extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students, residents, clinicians, or other developing investigators.

Responsibilities

• Bridge laboratory discovery and human health through translational research programs.
• Develop and execute a research plan with external funding potential.
• Mentor students, residents, clinicians, or junior investigators.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance translational projects.
• Lead or contribute to grant applications and scholarly publications.

Skills

Translational research

Interdisciplinary collab

Mentoring

Education

Terminal degree (PhD/MD/DO/MD-PhD)

Job description

Priority will be given to candidates whose work has clear translational relevance and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary team science. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, genetics and genomics, molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, infectious diseases, physiology, pathology, synthetic biology, biomedical engineering, advanced human-relevant cellular models, electrophysiology, and research technology development. Scientific excellence and translational potential are more important than a single disciplinary label.

This position is designed to strengthen CMED’s research enterprise. Especially compelling programs will bridge laboratory discovery and human health through one or more of the following:

• Human-relevant experimental platforms, including three-dimensional cultures, spheroids, organoids, induced pluripotent stem cells, or related disease models.
• Genomic, molecular, cellular, immunologic, electrophysiologic, imaging, engineering, computational, or synthetic-biology approaches that can be applied across disease areas.
• Development or validation of tools and technologies that enable multiple investigators and accelerate translation.
• Mechanistic studies that inform biomarkers, therapeutic targets, diagnostics, interventions, or implementation in relevant clinical or community settings.
• Strategic use of existing CMED equipment and infrastructure, coupled with a realistic plan for laboratory growth and external funding.

CMED is committed to providing the conditions required for research success, including protected research effort, appropriate laboratory space, a competitive start‑up package, access to relevant equipment and shared resources, research administration, and support for trainees and personnel. Final resources will be aligned with the candidate’s research plan, Assistant Professor rank, and programmatic needs.

Required Qualifications: PhD, MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant biomedical discipline. Record of peer‑reviewed scholarship appropriate for the Assistant Professor academic rank. Evidence of rigorous and productive scholarship in translational or disease‑focused biomedical research. Coherent, innovative research agenda with strong potential for independent extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments. Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students, residents, clinicians, or other developing investigators.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a history of current peer‑reviewed funding or documented trajectory toward competitive federal or equivalent external support. Expertise in three-dimensional cultures, spheroids, organoids, induced pluripotent stem cells, and other models that more closely reproduce human disease. Expertise in genetics/genomics, immunology, biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, computational approaches, electrophysiology, or novel technology development.

EEO Statement:

CMUis an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution.CMUdoes not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.