Assistant Professor

Eastern Virginia Medical School • Norfolk, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (BTS) at Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University (ODU) is seeking exceptional applicants for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant Professor level within its research division. The department has over 50 faculty members and focuses on research in inflammation, epigenetics and genomics, metabolism, or systems biology, complementing existing strengths in cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, neuroscience, and women’s and infant’s health. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment with access to major hospital partners, extensive core facilities, and broad research infrastructure. Faculty have access to a centralized biorepository, histological services, state-of-the-art proteomics and genomics facilities, data analytic infrastructure, and collaborative interactions across ODU and clinical departments. The role involves conducting transformative basic and translational research, advancing scientific discovery, and enhancing human health.

Requirements

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral research experience
• Strong record of publication

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in inflammation, epigenetics and genomics, metabolism or systems biology
• Ability to thrive in a transdisciplinary research environment
• Ability to collaborate with faculty in the Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammatory Diseases, the Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Center and the Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health

Responsibilities

• Develop or maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor medical and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Strong start-up package

What This Job Offers

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