Faculty.Instructor.Research - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Research Instructor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology to join our team. The role focuses on immune and metabolic mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases and includes opportunities for grant writing and translational research.

Responsibilities span collaborative research, clinical study management, regulatory compliance, and CIM programmatic operations across campus partners. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD in Biology, Microbiology or related field.
• 2+ years experience in immunology, molecular biology, and cellular biology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Research: execute projects on immune and metabolic mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases using advanced molecular and cellular methods.
• Grant Writing & Peer-Reviewed Publication: prepare analyses and assist with grant submissions.
• Clinical Study Management: oversee human translational protocols, data collection and regulatory documentation.
• Joint Laboratory Operations & Regulatory Compliance: oversee labs, IACUC/IRB compliance and DLAR communications.
• Center for Immunometabolism (CIM) Operations: manage programs, seminars, awards, and CIM representation within the Metabolism Consortium.

Skills

MD/PhD degree required

2+ years immunology

Education

MD/PhD in Biology

Job description

Job Description - Faculty.Instructor.Research - Full-Time (26006572)

Faculty.Instructor.Research - Full-Time

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006572 )

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is recruiting a full-time Research Instructor in the appointment stream to join our team!

• MD/PhD in Biology, Microbiology or related field
• 2+ years experience in immunology, molecular biology, and cellular biology

Job Responsibilities

Collaborative Research: Execute research projects focused on dissecting the immune and metabolic mechanisms driving cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases, including atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Employ advanced methodologies across molecular and cellular biology, flow cytometry, animal physiology, human translational studies, and bioinformatics.

Grant Writing & Peer-Reviewed Publication: Organize, analyze, and synthesize experimental data for peer-reviewed journal manuscripts. Will assist with formulating, preparing, and submitting competitive grant applications.

Clinical Study Management: Direct and manage clinical studies within the laboratory, ensuring standard operating procedures, participant data collection, regulatory documentation compliance, and ethical execution of all human translational research protocols.

Joint Laboratory Operations & Regulatory Compliance: Direct the operational management of both Dr. Babak Razani’s primary laboratory and Dr. Xiangyu Zhang’s laboratory (BST 12th Floor). Maintain full oversight of all regulatory protocols (IACUC, IRB, and routine safety inspections), oversee mouse colony management while serving as the primary liaison with the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) to maintain compliance, and direct laboratory supply procurement, reagent/equipment ordering, inventory organization, and infrastructure maintenance.

Center for Immunometabolism (CIM) Operations & Programmatic Management: Manage administrative operations for the Center for Immunometabolism (CIM). Oversee key programs including invited speaker seminar series, pilot & feasibility award administration, and metabolism trainee initiatives. Serve in a key organizational role representing CIM within the University of Pittsburgh Metabolism Consortium across its partner centers.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.