PULMONARY RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Division of Pulmonary in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa is seeking a Research Assistant Professor. For this position, we seek qualified candidates with research interests in airway epithelial and submucosal gland biology and lung disease and a background in cellular and molecular biology. Additionally, the successful candidate will have an interest/expertise in developing novel cellular/tissue imaging methods and transcriptomic techniques. This is a non-tenure track position, and the appointment length will coincide with available funding. Research track faculty must have their entire salaries covered by external funds.

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral training. Expertise in bioinformatics/transcriptomics, airway epithelial cell/submucosal gland biology, and cellular/animals’ models of pulmonary disease is required. Candidates must have demonstrated outstanding abilities in research and teaching and be authorized to work in the U.S.

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