Research Assistant Professor

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh is hiring a Research Assistant Professor to support collaborative basic and translational research programs at the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM). The research focuses on applying advanced imaging technologies to regenerative medicine, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and wound healing. The faculty member will use pre-clinical rodent models and advanced imaging, including MRI/DTI-based tractography and differential tractography dMRI, to study brain function and detect diabetic neuropathy as a function of aging. This is a supporting role involving collaboration with interdisciplinary scientists to build translational research programs. Regular teaching or service responsibilities outside the research group are not expected. The successful candidate will support grant submissions and submit grants as a principal investigator. The university offers a competitive academic salary, fringe benefits, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Specific experience studying diabetic neuropathy and using animal models.
• Experience using advanced imaging technologies, such as confocal microscopy, laser speckled imaging (LSI), transmission electron microscopy, nail bed capillaroscopy, Akoya PhenoCycler spatial proteomics, and 10x Genomics Xenium spatial transcriptomics.
• Specific experience with ex vivo skin bioreactor work is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of research experience in an academic research environment.
• Willingness to work with animals and human subjects.
• Ability to multitask and interest in contributing to several ongoing Center projects.

Nice To Haves

• Tissue Nanotransfection experience.
• Electronic Lab Notebook experience, such as LabGuru.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and contribute to basic and translational research in regenerative medicine, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and wound healing using advanced imaging technologies.
• Use pre-clinical rodent models and advanced imaging, including MRI/DTI-based tractography and differential tractography dMRI, to study brain function and detect diabetic neuropathy in relation to aging.
• Partner with interdisciplinary scientists in translational program building.
• Support grant submissions and submit grants as a principal investigator.
• Contribute to several ongoing projects in the Center.

Benefits

• Competitive academic salary.
• Fringe benefits.
• State-of-the-art facilities.

What This Job Offers

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