Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor

Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

• Position Title: Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Biomedical Sciences
• Full or Part Time: Full Time
• Pay Grade: 2

NEOMED’s Ignite Scholar Program is a fast‑track pathway to a tenure‑track faculty position for emerging elite scholars. Recent postdoctoral fellows or PhD graduates can choose either a Research Track or a Graduate Education Track, each designed to provide mentorship, resources, and support for a future leader in biomedical research or education.

• Research Track: Focus 90% of your time on pioneering research with minimal initial teaching responsibilities as a Research Assistant Professor. You will develop a robust, independent research program in collaboration with a senior mentor at NEOMED and explore fields such as neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, cancer biology, tissue regeneration, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics.
• Graduate Education Track: Dedicate 50% of your time to advancing biomedical science education, including educational research, dissemination, and grant writing, while building a career as an educational scholar.

Upon successfully completing this 2‑to‑3 year program and meeting professional benchmarks, you will be automatically appointed to a tenure‑track assistant professor position. You will receive personalized guidance, regular check‑ins with a guidance committee, and support to refine research and teaching skills.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual, FSA/HSA, disability, long‑term care, and life insurance.
• Retirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Additional Benefits: Educational benefits, on‑site training, Lean Six Sigma certification, and wellness activities.

• Research: Protect at least 90% of time for research, conduct collaborative inquiry, publish papers, develop new initiatives with mentor, create research development plans, publish in high‑impact journals, and submit extramural grant applications.
• Mentorship and Career Development: Work closely with mentor, attend meetings, participate in professional development, and network.
• Teaching: Participate in graduate or medical student education; for the Research Track, perform approximately 5 hours of teaching per year. Upon transition to tenure‑track, teaching duties will be those of a full‑time tenure‑track faculty.
• Service: No service requirement during the program; post‑transition duties will align with NEOMED standards.
• Administrative and Collaborative Duties: Prepare grant proposals and reports, collaborate with other researchers, contribute to lab meetings and collaborative projects.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: PhD or equivalent in a biomedical science or closely related discipline; completion expected before appointment starts. Early postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Requirements: Eligible to submit NIH or NSF proposals.
• Experience: Demonstrated research experience with a track record of first author publications in high impact peer‑reviewed journals; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Skills: Proficiency in relevant techniques; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Personal Attributes: Strong motivation and ambition; openness to mentorship; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Preferred: [Include any preferred qualifications if provided]

• Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals. Must use laboratory equipment, phone, computer, and other office equipment.

NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of employment. Exemptions are permitted for valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs, or matters of conscience.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Values

• Resume
• Cover Letter or Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Reference Letter
• Other Document
• Portfolio or Website
• Research Interest
• Teaching Interests

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