UNIV - Basic and Translational Science Faculty Member (Benign Gastrointestinal Pathology) - Department of Surgery

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) invites applications for a Basic and Translational Science Faculty position in the Department of Surgery. The role focuses on benign GI biology and translating biomolecular insights to patient care, collaborating with surgeon scientists to advance translational outcomes.

Successful candidate will lead or co-lead innovative research, mentor trainees, and engage in multidisciplinary teams to drive scientific advancement and educational

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., or equivalent) in basic research concepts applied to benign GI biology.
• Typically 3–5 years of GI pathophysiology research experience in clinical or academic settings.
• Strong record of grant funding and publications in GI biology and/or surgical outcomes.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students, residents, or junior faculty in research methods.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and organizational boundaries.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic academic environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead, collaborate, and co-create research projects applying basic and translational concepts to surgical interventions.
• Develop and co-develop proposals, protocols, and grant applications focused on GI biology.
• Disseminate findings via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Mentor students, residents, and junior faculty in research methodology and translational science.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to translate bench findings to bedside improvements.
• Provide consultation to surgeons on strategies for translating pre-clinical models.
• Establish collaborations with departments, institutions, and industry partners for interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees advancing scientific goals.
• Identify funding opportunities and secure grants from federal agencies, foundations, and sponsors.

Skills

Grant writing

Research collaboration

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Academic publishing

Education

Ph.D. in basic GI biology

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Basic and Translational Science Faculty Member to join our dynamic and growing team within the MUSC Department of Surgery. This position has a focus on benign gastrointestinal (GI) disease processes such as gut microbiome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal motility disorders, intestinal regeneration and repair, immunology, nutrition and metabolism, translation of surgical outcomes, and emerging cell- and biologic-based therapies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role working with surgeon scientists to advance translation of biomolecular and pathophysiologic experimentation to advance patient care principles. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead or co-lead innovative research.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Faculty

Cost Center CC001066

COM SURG Administration

CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead, collaborate, and co-create research projects applying basic and translational concepts to surgical interventions
• Develop and co-develop proposals, protocols, and grant applications focused on GI biology
• Disseminate findings via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations
• Mentor students, residents, and junior faculty in research methodology, grant writing, and scholarly activities related to translational science
• Collaborate with clinical teams to facilitate "bedside to bench and back" approach to advance interventions in surgical settings
• Provide consultation to surgeons and healthcare providers on strategies for successful translation of pre- clinical models
• Establish collaborations with other departments, institutions, and industry partners to promote interdisciplinary research
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees focused on scientific advancement
• Identify funding opportunities and secure grants from federal agencies, foundations, and industry sponsors to support basic and translational cancer research in surgery
• Contribute to the academic reputation and strategic goals of the department and institution

Required Experience and Skills

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., or equivalent) in basic research concepts to be applied to benign GI biology
• Considerable experience (typically 3-5 years) conducting research in GI pathophysiology, ideally within surgical or healthcare settings
• A strong record of grant funding and publications in peer-reviewed journals related to GI biology and/or surgical outcomes
• Experience teaching and mentoring students, residents, or junior faculty in research methods and translational science
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic academic environment with competing priorities and deadlines

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.