UNIV - Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Professor - Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

A tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level is available for a researcher that focuses on a topic broadly related to the digestive system. Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to bring a vigorous research program with significant extramural funding. Candidates whose research complements existing strengths, which include tissue engineering, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, digestive disease research, and molecular biology of cell function, are particularly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary, laboratory space and start-up funds are available. Research at MUSC is supported by several excellent core facilities specializing in imaging, genetically modified mice and rats, drug discovery, proteomics, genomics, and flow cytometry. Information about the Department can be found at https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/regenerative-medicine. The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston was established in 1824 and is the 10th oldest continuously operating medical school in the United States. It has approximately 2,200 graduate and professional students that are supported by 1300 faculty members. Total annual research funding exceeds $250 million. This includes funding that supports the NCI–designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Clinical and Translational Science Award, and multiple institutional training grants that support graduate student stipends. As part of its strategic plan, the MUSC College of Medicine has recently developed a Digestive Disease Research Center that provides core facilities, pilot project funding, and a rich mentoring environment for junior investigators. Charleston is a unique coastal city of half a million residents that is consistently ranked as a top international destination. It has a rich history, food culture, offers extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The city hosts the internationally renowned Spoleto Festival USA, which offers the finest in theater, opera, dance, music and art. Information can be found at http://www.charlestoncvb.com/.