Biomedical Researcher, Foundational Sciences; Medical Faculty, Assistant Professor

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

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Posting Number

Posting Number F-1068

Position Title

Position Title Biomedical Researcher, Foundational Sciences (Medical Faculty, Assistant Professor)

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Medicine

Home Department

Home Department Covenant Health Care College of Medicine at Central Michigan University

Employee Group

Employee Group Medical Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Position Classification

Position Classification Medical Faculty

Position Begin Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Covenant Health Care College of Medicine ( CMED ) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in translational biomedical research at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an innovative investigator who will establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program that connects fundamental biological discovery with improved understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease.

The successful candidate will bring broadly applicable methods, models, or technologies that complement CMED’s strengths and expand the capabilities of its collaborative research community.

Priority will be given to candidates whose work has clear translational relevance and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary team science. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, genetics and genomics, molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, infectious diseases, physiology, pathology, synthetic biology, biomedical engineering, advanced human-relevant cellular models, electrophysiology, and research technology development. Scientific excellence and translational potential, are more important than a single disciplinary label.

This position is designed to strengthen CMED’s research enterprise. Especially compelling programs will bridge laboratory discovery and human health through one or more of the following:

• Human-relevant experimental platforms, including three-dimensional cultures, spheroids, organoids, induced pluripotent stem cells, or related disease models.
• Genomic, molecular, cellular, immunologic, electrophysiologic, imaging, engineering, computational, or synthetic-biology approaches that can be applied across disease areas.
• Development or validation of tools and technologies that enable multiple investigators and accelerate translation.
• Mechanistic studies that inform biomarkers, therapeutic targets, diagnostics, interventions, or implementation in relevant clinical or community settings.
• Strategic use of existing CMED equipment and infrastructure, coupled with a realistic plan for laboratory growth and external funding.

CMED is committed to providing the conditions required for research success, including protected research effort, appropriate laboratory space, a competitive start-up package, access to relevant equipment and shared resources, research administration, and support for trainees and personnel. Final resources will be aligned with the candidate’s…