"Basic and Translational Research"

Job Details

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine is recruiting multiple faculty members whose research efforts bridge fundamental scientific discoveries with translational applications in human health including clinical trials.  Candidates will be recruited at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (clinical, tenure, or research track) commensurate with academic record and experience. Successful applicants will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and have research interests related one or more of the divisions of Internal Medicine.

The goal of this cluster hire is to increase the number of faculty engaged in basic and translational research and to increase cross-disciplinary research programs in the Department of Internal Medicine. The cluster hire will specifically focus on recruiting candidates with the following expertise, particularly as they relate to areas of cardiology, oncology, immunology, and pulmonary:

• Stem cell biology/pluripotent stem cells Metabolism
• Inflammation and autoimmunity
• Tissue remodeling and fibrosis
• Cardiac/Vascular biology

Recruited faculty will have opportunities to collaborate with other faculty in colleges across the university  as well as with research groups in the College of Medicine (e.g., the Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Holden Cancer Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Institute for Clinical and Translational Science). In addition, recruited faculty will have access to research opportunities at the Iowa City Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Education Requirement

MD, PhD or equivalent

Certifications

Individuals holding an MD degree or equivalent must be board certified or board eligible in internal medicine and/or their subspecialty

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for appointment to academic rank of Assistant Professor at minimum. For MD/DO candidates, the successful candidate should have clinical expertise in in their area of specialty. Candidates must have the potential to contribute to the department’s mission through the mentoring and teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, other graduate-level trainees, and junior faculty.

Desirable Qualifications_

• Extramural funding including NIH, VHA, CDC, private foundations, or industry sponsors. Evidence of scientific contributions with a distinctive (as appropriate for rank) scholarly record and the ability to conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary work.

For more information, please contact:

Sara Zimmerman
Division Coordinator
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
sara-zimmerman@uiowa.edu

Interested applicants should search the jobs@UIOWA site:
http://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty and search for requisition #75723

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical, and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

*The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.*