Assistant Professor (Hs), Cell Biology

The Department of Cell Biology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor (HS). The successful candidate will:

• Lead a research program in T-cell biology.
• Build and lead a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team, supported by robust extramural funding, leading to consequential contributions to scholarship and advancements in biomedicine.
• Complement existing areas of expertise in B-cell biology, cancer biology, allergy, autoimmunity, rheumatic diseases, and lipid metabolism.
• Build synergies with current SUNY Downstate researchers and physicians including those in the Department of Cell Biology, Medicine, Pathology, Physiology & Pharmacology, and in the School of Public Health, ultimately to increase our competitiveness for large collaborative institutional grants.
• Teach, train and mentor students in the College of Medicine, and MD/PhD students in the School of Graduate Studies MCB Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a discipline within the general area of immunology, with a focus on T-cell effector functions in human disease.
• Demonstrate a range of scientific expertise including cell and molecular biology, genetics, quantitative approaches (genomics, etc.), pre-clinical disease models, and clinical/translational research involving human bio-specimens.
• Demonstrate existing early-career grant funding (e.g., K99/R00 or other career development awards and foundation grants).
• Demonstrate high potential for substantial federal funding, an outstanding record of T-cell biology research, and a dedicated commitment to scholarly mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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