Research Assistant Professor

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the faculty position of Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, within the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM). The role focuses on collaborative research applying advanced imaging to regenerative medicine, diabetic neuropathy, and wound healing.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in biology/biochemistry or related field and have 5+ years in academic research, with mandatory experience in ex vivo skin bioreactor

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience with diabetic neuropathy and imaging technologies.
• Experience with ex vivo skin bioreactor work is mandatory.
• 5+ years in academic research environment.
• Willing to work with animals and human subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lead basic and translational research using cutting-edge imaging in regenerative medicine.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists to build translational programs and support grants.

Skills

Imaging technologies

Animal models

Human subjects research

Nail bed capillaroscopy

Differential transcriptomics (spatial)

Education

PhD in Biology/Biochemistry or related field

Tools

LabGuru

Job description

Job Description - Research Assistant Professor (26006159)

Research Assistant Professor

The Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh is inviting applications for the faculty position of Research Assistant Professor. The faculty member will play a key role in collaborative research programs in the application of cutting-edge imaging technologies in regenerative medicine, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and wound healing at the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Biology, Biochemistry or related field. Specific experience with the study of diabetic neuropathy, animal models, using cutting-edge imaging technologies such as confocal microscopy, laser speckled imaging (LSI), transmission electron microscopy, nail bed capillaroscopy, Akoya PhenoCycler spatial proteomics, and 10x Genomics Xenium spatial transcriptomics.
• Specific experience with ex vivo skin bioreactor work is mandatory
• 5+ years of research experience working in the academic research environment
• Must be willing to work with animals and human subjects
• Must be able to multitask and show interest in contributing to several projects ongoing in the Center.
• Tissue Nanotransfection experience preferred
• Electronic Lab Notebook (e.g., LabGuru) experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The qualified scientist will play a major role in a dynamic program in basic and translational research in the application of cutting-edge-imaging technologies in regenerative medicine, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and wound healing at the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM). The faculty member will be tasked with using a pre-clinical rodent model supported with advanced imaging including but not limited to MRI/ DTI based tractography of the brain function and for the detection of Diabetic Neuropathy as a function of Aging using Differential Tractography dMRI.
• As this is a supporting role, the faculty member will be required to partner with interdisciplinary scientists toward translational program building but will not be expected to have regular teaching or service responsibilities external to their research group. A successful candidate in this role will also actively support grant submissions and submit grants as PI.

We offer a competitive academic salary, fringe benefits, and state-of-the- art facilities.

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.