"Open Rank"

Job Details

Department: Cell Biology and Physiology - 422001

Posting Open Date: 12/11/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Open Rank

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Vacancy ID: FAC0005393

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce. Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Department of Cell Biology & Physiology at UNC-CH is seeking highly qualified candidates for up to two tenure-track faculty positions in the broad area of gastrointestinal biology and disease. Positions are open-rank and qualified candidates with PhD, MD, MD/PhD or DVM degrees with significant postdoctoral or early faculty experience are eligible to apply. The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. We will consider any qualified candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human IPSCs. Diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, liver failure and regeneration, and celiac disease offer the opportunity for translational work that is immediately applicable to human care. Candidates with expertise in basic cellular studies exploring the regulation of cell fate decisions, regenerative capacity, mucosal immunology, and epithelial barrier biology are encouraged to apply. Candidates who employ model organism systems and -omics approaches to integrate the effects of dysregulated gastrointestinal function on other physiological systems or conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, heart disease, atherosclerosis, brain-gut axis or immune system dysfunction will be preferred. UNC Chapel Hill is ranked eleventh in the US based on federal research and the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology consistently ranks in the Top 5 in the Nation for NIH funding (https://www.med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/). The Department provides outstanding environments for ground breaking research and career development. We offer a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaborative research within the institution. Affiliations with relevant Centers and/or secondary appointments will be considered and tailored to the candidate’s research areas. The University offers an array of modern Core facilities for preclinical and clinical research (https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities). As one of the three ‘points’ of The Research Triangle along with Raleigh and Durham, the lovely university town of Chapel Hill continually receives accolades for being a top location to live and work for educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System is considered to be one of the best in the nation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DVM, or similar degree. Candidates must have a history of successful research in the discipline of gastrointestinal biology and demonstrate a high capacity to receive external, independent funding.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Candidates who employ model organism systems and -omics approaches to integrate the effects of dysregulated gastrointestinal function on other physiological systems or conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, heart disease, atherosclerosis, brain-gut axis or immune system dysfunction will be preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions: Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292725. The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief (~1,500 word) statement of ongoing and planned research, and names and contact information for four referees. The application deadline is 1/31/2025, and priority will be given to candidates who apply by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.