Henry Ford + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Faculty

to be considered for this role, you must apply directly on the henry ford+ michigan state university health sciences website at infoready - submissions *

henry ford health and michigan state university (msu) have joined forces as henry ford health + michigan state university health sciences (henry ford + msu) in an enduring joint venture to transform health. Uniting the talent and capabilities of a leading, global research university with $932 million in research expenditures and a $12 billion academic health system with 13 acute care hospitals, we are on a course to pioneer breakthroughs to improve the lives and wellness of our communities, rural and urban.

Henry ford + msu is making a transformative investment in our joint research enterprise, including major expansion of our research facilities with a new 7‑story, state‑of‑the‑art research building (335,000 sq. Ft.) on the detroit campus and of our faculty with recruitment of nearly 60 world‑class investigators. Generous start‑up packages and cutting‑edge resources will be provided to ensure the success of selected candidates.

henry ford + msu is embarking upon a major strategic growth plan to add up to 60 new open‑rank faculty positions over 6 years across a range of departments. We currently seek exceptional researchers with a record of innovative in‑silico, patient‑oriented, or population science, and history of research funding commensurate with rank. Successful candidates will join our detroit campus and be expected to collaborate closely with clinicians and scientists in detroit and across the entirety of henry ford and msu.

Outstanding candidates in all specialties will be considered, especially those applicants focused on neuroscience, cardiometabolic health, women's health, or musculoskeletal health, as well as precision health/data science.

ideal candidates are highly productive, research intensive, and mission driven, with a strong desire for their science to have a timely clinical and/or community impact. Applicants must have a phd, md, do, or equivalent. Applicants at the associate and full professor/scientist levels should have a record of sustained extramural funding and high‑impact, peer‑reviewed publications. Assistant professor/scientist level candidates should have training and research track record consistent with a career path that will lead to extramural funding as an independent investigator.

All successful candidates will be expected to maintain robust extramural funding, with federal funding as a cornerstone of their research programs and be actively engaged in elevating the henry ford + msu partnership.

positions are jointly funded through henry ford + msu, and candidates may be hired by henry ford health or michigan state university with a secondary, no‑pay appointment at the other institution. The primary academic appointment will be based upon the candidate's discipline, research, and interests. We are hiring at the ranks of assistant, associate, and senior scientists at henry ford and associate and full professor nical appointments are available for clinician scientists.

All positions are for the detroit campus. Space, start‑up packages, salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and rank.

• doctorate degree

• phd, md, do, dvm, scd, dnp or equivalent in biomedical science or related field.
• track record of significant contributions to respective field.
• potential/ability to establish a sustainable and internationally recognized research program.
• evidence of ability to be an effective mentor to students, post‑docs, and colleagues.
• ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions.
• interest in/evidence of institutional and professional service.

• additional research experience beyond the doctorate, through post‑doctoral, industry, or faculty positions.
• strong record of research accomplishments, including sustained extramural grant funding and high‑quality, peer‑reviewed publications in relevant field.
• leadership roles in professional societies and organizations.

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