Scientist - Neonatal Lung Biology
About The Position
The Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medicine Golisano Children’s invites applications for a basic science tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on mechanisms of lung development, injury, repair, and disease in the developing lung. Research areas of interest include neonatal lung biology, lung development, pulmonary immunology, and related areas of developmental and translational biology. The position offers opportunities to collaborate across the University of Rochester and with investigators in the LungMAP Consortium and other national research networks. The University is a major LungMAP site, and the Division of Neonatology has a strong history of research in lung development and neonatal lung disease, with nationally recognized programs in pulmonary biology and developmental research. Potential collaborators include investigators in Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology, Biomedical Engineering, and other departments. The successful applicant will receive a competitive start-up package, dedicated laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities in a highly collaborative research environment.
Requirements
- PhD degree.
- Completed appropriate postdoctoral research training.
- Strong record of research productivity.
- Clear potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise in neonatal lung biology, lung development, pulmonary immunology, developmental biology, tissue-resident immune cells, or related areas.
- Research program that complements and extends the University of Rochester’s strengths in neonatal and pulmonary research.
Responsibilities
- Establish an independent research program focused on mechanisms of lung development, injury, repair, and disease in the developing lung.
- Develop a research program with strong potential for extramural funding through the NIH and other agencies.
- Pursue collaborations across the University of Rochester, the LungMAP Consortium, and other national research networks.
Benefits
- Competitive start-up package
- Dedicated laboratory space
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
