Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, and Upstate Medical University invite applications for two tenured faculty positions (one primary appointment at each campus) with an expected start date of Fall 2024 in the area of regenerative medicine. We are seeking national leaders in stem cell science, cell therapy, and biomanufacturing with special focus in pancreatic islet development, biomanufacturing, islet biology, islet transplantation, to be part of a collaborative research and education alliance between Binghamton University and Upstate Medical University. This position will carry the title of SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, and is supported in part by the State University of New York (SUNY)'s Empire Innovation Program (EIP), a key initiative to recruit and retain outstanding faculty with an established track record of research and scholarship in areas of strategic priority. We are seeking exceptional and well-established experts with outstanding track records of funded research, scholarship, teaching and service. Applications are invited from candidates in all areas of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and tissue bio-fabrication. However, human pancreatic islet development, islet biomanufacturing, islet biology and islet transplantation are areas of particular interest. Successful candidates will augment existing capabilities and expertise in regenerative medicine at Binghamton University and Upstate Medical University, build on ongoing research at both campuses and further strengthen and grow cross-institutional collaborations. They will be expected to make significant contributions to Binghamton university's Road Map Initiative in the Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence in Health Science and Upstate's Research Strategic Plan. They will develop and implement a robust plan to synergize and accelerate research partnerships between the Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) led by Watson College's Biomedical Engineering Department, Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Basic Science and Clinical Departments at Upstate Medical University.

Requirements

• MD or PhD degree in medicine, science or engineering.
• Proven research leadership and strong record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and citations.
• Strong record of securing external funding.
• Demonstrated experience as an effective educator and research mentor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the area of regenerative medicine, particularly focusing on pancreatic islet development and transplantation.
• Develop and implement a robust plan to synergize and accelerate research partnerships between Binghamton University and Upstate Medical University.
• Contribute to Binghamton University's Road Map Initiative in the Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence in Health Science.
• Strengthen and grow cross-institutional collaborations.
• Teach and mentor students in biomedical engineering and related fields.

Benefits

• Comprehensive startup package including competitive salary compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree