Terasaki Fellow

Department:
Biomedical Sciences & Bioengineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Position Level: Early-Career Faculty

The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing scientific discovery, developing innovative biomedical technologies, and translating research into solutions that improve human health.

Our research environment brings together scientists, engineers, and biomedical researchers from diverse disciplines to address complex challenges in medicine and healthcare.

At TIBI, we foster scientific creativity, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We are committed to supporting emerging scientific leaders and creating opportunities for impactful research that advances biomedical science.

TIBI invites applications for the position of Terasaki Fellow, an early-career faculty appointment designed for highly motivated researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence, innovative thinking, and the potential to develop into independent scientific leaders.

TIBI welcomes applicants from a broad range of disciplines, including bioengineering, biomedical sciences, chemistry, computational biology, medicine, and other emerging scientific and engineering fields. We especially welcome researchers who will introduce new areas of scientific expertise to TIBI. TIBI fosters an interdisciplinary environment with translational projects aimed at improving healthcare.

Terasaki Fellows contribute to TIBI's scientific mission by developing and conducting original research, participating in interdisciplinary collaborations, contributing to externally funded research programs, publishing scientific findings, and pursuing opportunities for research funding.

Terasaki Fellows will be supported by internal research funding to establish and advance independent research programs, with the opportunity to recruit and supervise their own scientific staff and to apply for internal and external funding as independent Principal Investigators (PIs), subject to applicable sponsor requirements and institutional approvals.

The position offers opportunities to develop scientific independence, expand research leadership capabilities, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to TIBI's growing portfolio of innovative biomedical research.

Qualified current TIBI employees are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Develop and conduct original, independent, and collaborative research aligned with TIBI's scientific mission.
• Lead or contribute to interdisciplinary research projects and programs.
• Develop innovative scientific approaches and technologies with potential biomedical or translational applications.
• Identify opportunities to advance existing research initiatives and establish new areas of scientific investigation.
• Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, research integrity, accurate documentation, and applicable laboratory safety practices.

• Identify external funding opportunities aligned with scientific interests and institutional research priorities.
• Develop and contribute to competitive research proposals, grant applications, and sponsored research initiatives.
• Develop and submit internal and external research funding applications as an independent Principal Investigator (PI), consistent with applicable sponsor eligibility requirements and institutional approvals.
• Work with faculty and research administration to prepare grant proposals, coordinate research plans, and develop funding strategies.
• Support the timely completion of…