Assistant Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science Center

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico's Clinical and Translational Science Center (SW CACTI) seeks a faculty member to join the Mentored Career Development (K12) Scholar Program at the Assistant Professor level on either a tenure- or flex-track beginning in 2026. Individuals engaged in all types of clinical and translational research relevant to the School of Medicine Departments (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery), The Cancer Center, College of Pharmacy and College of Population Health are encouraged to apply. The successful Scholar candidate will have 75% of their effort committed to their research and 25% committed to other duties. Candidates with M.D., Pharm D, Ph.D., or equivalent degrees, who have motivation and interest to become independently funded in clinical and translational research, are encouraged to apply. The goal of the K12 Scholar Program is to enhance the career development and training of early career faculty in clinical and translational research, emphasizing multidisciplinary, team-based approaches with the overarching goal of promoting clinical and translational investigation that will improve health and prevent disease. Candidates will be expected to aggressively pursue extramural funding while in the program. The Program will train and foster the career development of early career faculty to become the next generation of researchers who will perform clinical and translational scientific investigation in multidisciplinary, collaborative research settings. The Scholar will be known as a SW CACTI K12 Clinical and Translational Science Center Scholar. The program will include an educational component tailored to the individual scholar in order to strengthen competencies in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical and translational research. This opportunity will use the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Program Award (K12) mechanism. Awards will be made for up to five years. The earliest anticipated start date is late Summer 2026. The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center aims to advance health sciences in the most important priority health issues of our New Mexico communities. The successful candidate will be able to become a faculty member in the College of Pharmacy, College of Population Health Sciences, Cancer Center, or School of Medicine. This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law.

Requirements

M.D., Pharm D, Ph.D., or equivalent degrees
Motivation and interest to become independently funded in clinical and translational research
Existing or prospective early career faculty member, with a terminal degree in their chosen field
A minimum of 2 years of post-terminal degree research experience (i.e. post-doc, fellowship, etc.) is required
Applicants may not simultaneously submit or have pending an application for any other PHS mentored career development award (e.g., K07, K08, K22, K23) that duplicates any of the provisions of the K component.
Former or current PDs/PIs on any NIH research project grant (this does not include NIH Small Grants (R03), Exploratory/ Developmental (R21) or SBIR, STTR (R43, R44 grants)) or equivalent non-PHS peer reviewed research grants that are over $100,000 direct costs per year, or project leaders on sub-projects of program project (P01) or center grants (P50) are NOT eligible to participate as scholars.
Must be eligible to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain the appropriate licensure in the State of New Mexico, if appropriate
Licensed to practice in appropriate field
Quality, appropriateness and amount of previous training, experience and education
Quality, clarity, significance and innovation of the Scientific Plan
Number and Quality of authored publications
Likelihood of receiving external funding in 3 years
Commitment to a career in clinical translational research
Mentoring experience and commitment
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities
Experience in teaching learners

Responsibilities

75% of their effort committed to their research
25% committed to other duties
Aggressively pursue extramural funding while in the program
Strengthen competencies in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical and translational research