Bioscience Research- Assistant Professor

Bioscience Research- Assistant Professor  - 24000000MO 

Description

 

Tenure-track or Non-Tenure Track (INTERNAL SEARCH)

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant Professor with strong basic science research with emphasis in the field of stem cell research to discover novel epigenetic mechanisms in regulating normal and ischemic cardiac and oral disease tissues. The Department of Bioscience Research is focused on elucidating the mechanisms and evaluation of epigenetic reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells. The candidate should be self-motivated with a proven track record of productivity and strong interest in cardiac disease, epigenetics, and stem cell research. They should be able to demonstrate excellence in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments. Meet routinely with the principal investigator (PI) to update the project status. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Involve in training of students and fellows. 
• Design and perform experiments in epigenetic research in stem cell research related to oral or cardiac cells/tissues and other basic science research related experimental procedures.
• Design and conduct gene targeting experiments in cells/tissues and other cell culture experiments.
• Perform in vivo animal model research.
• Perform experiments in the field of epigenetic regulations of cardiac development and other bioscience related research.
• Study the role of autophagy in disease pathogenesis.
• Conduct experiments to study the environment-host interactions, epigenetic disease markers, and ischemia reperfusion injury as well as other related bioscience research.
•   Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Involve in data analysis and scientific presentations.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate changes in technology and standards.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication.
• Candidate is responsible for teaching techniques to research trainees and students, and develop course related educational material for the department and educational mission.
• Assist associated Co Investigators in publishing scientific manuscripts generates data for new projects and grants and develops data for submitting own grant as PI.

Basic Qualifications: 

• PhD degree in science plus three or more years of relevant experience in epigenetic and stem cell research.
• One or more years of experience in Identifying gene expressions by RT-PCR, Western blot analysis and immunostaining. Advantages will be given for experience in molecular cloning and gene sequencing.

 

Qualifications

 

For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Bioscience Research 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Mar 27, 2024, 3:13:32 PM