Faculty.Instructor.Research - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, is recruiting a full-time Research Instructor in the appointment stream. The role involves research on immune and metabolic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases, including atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease, using molecular and cellular biology, flow cytometry, animal physiology, human translational studies, and bioinformatics. The Research Instructor will contribute to grant writing and peer-reviewed publications; direct and manage laboratory clinical studies; oversee operations and regulatory compliance for two laboratories; and manage administrative operations and programs for the Center for Immunometabolism (CIM). Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae for position #26006572 and apply through the listed University of Pittsburgh application link.

Requirements

MD/PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in immunology, molecular biology, and cellular biology.

Responsibilities

Execute collaborative research projects investigating immune and metabolic mechanisms driving cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases, including atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.
Use methodologies across molecular and cellular biology, flow cytometry, animal physiology, human translational studies, and bioinformatics.
Organize, analyze, and synthesize experimental data for peer-reviewed journal manuscripts.
Assist with formulating, preparing, and submitting competitive grant applications.
Direct and manage clinical studies in the laboratory, including standard operating procedures, participant data collection, regulatory documentation, and ethical execution of human translational research protocols.
Direct operational management of Dr. Babak Razani’s primary laboratory and Dr. Xiangyu Zhang’s laboratory on the BST 12th Floor.
Oversee regulatory protocols, including IACUC, IRB, and routine safety inspections.
Oversee mouse colony management and serve as the primary liaison with the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) to maintain compliance.
Direct laboratory supply procurement, reagent and equipment ordering, inventory organization, and infrastructure maintenance.
Manage administrative operations for the Center for Immunometabolism (CIM).
Oversee the CIM invited speaker seminar series, pilot and feasibility award administration, and metabolism trainee initiatives.
Represent CIM in an organizational role within the University of Pittsburgh Metabolism Consortium across its partner centers.