Assistant Professor - Department of Physiology & Cell Biology

The Department of Physiology & Cell Biology in The Ohio State University College of Medicine is initiating an open rank search for outstanding scientists for tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels. The department provides a highly collaborative research and educational environment with strengths in multiple aspects of cell biology and physiology, including cell signaling, cytoskeletal actin/myosin function, regulation of ion fluxes, striated muscle structure and function, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic function, inflammation, and regulation of lung pathobiology. Excellent candidates in areas related to skeletal muscle, pulmonary or cardiac physiology will be considered.

The minimum requirements for the position are a Ph.D., D.V.M. and/or M.D. degree, a commitment to basic and/or translational research, a strong history of scholarly productivity and evidence of excellent potential to maintain an externally funded, independent research program. Applicants with current extramural funding in the form of transition to faculty grants or established investigators with existing funding will show evidence of such potential. Individuals will also be evaluated on their ability to establish or maintain innovative independent research programs as well as develop collaborative areas of focus with existing programs. Individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills along with teaching experience are preferred. Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and professional student level is a priority in the department.

Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae, a description of research experience (up to one page), and a statement concerning the nature of the planned independent research program (up to two pages). Letters of reference and additional materials may be requested from specific candidates before interviews will be arranged.

To apply please use the following link: https://go.osu.edu/applyPCB

Questions or other inquiries can be emailed to: PCB.FacultySearch@osumc.edu

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