Tenure Track Faculty Position: Metabolism and Inflammation Research Group - Military Veterans

The Department of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University (NYU) Dentistry seeks applications at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor for a tenure track research-focused position in the area of Metabolism and Inflammation, or related disciplines such as Cell Signaling and Physiology .

The Department of Molecular Pathobiology has a strong and rapidly expanding research program with substantial support from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Foundations. The Department is located in state-of-the-art laboratories in close proximity to the broader NYU research community. Research in the Department focuses on understanding normal human biology as well as disease through studies of molecules, cells, tissues, and systems, as well as the engineering aspects of life science and medicine. Current interests include: studies of the molecular mechanisms and treatment of chronic pain; metabolic and inflammatory diseases; cell signaling; and biomaterials, 3-D printed scaffolds, tissue engineering, developmental biology and AI linked diagnostics. See Departmental website: https://dental.nyu.edu/faculty/molecular-pathobiology.html

The Department wishes to recruit a highly creative scientist who will lead and maintain a cutting-edge and extramurally funded research program that will complement and synergize with current research activities in the Department. The ideal candidate will interact with members of the Metabolism and Inflammation Research Group, faculty of NYU Dentistry, NYU School of Medicine, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, as well as foster collaborations with the greater NYU and New York research communities. Individuals with interests in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of inflammatory and metabolic disease, signal transduction, ion channels, cell signaling, mitochondrial biology, physiology, host-microbiome interactions, and translational therapeutic target development are encouraged to apply.

Why join the NYU Faculty? https://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu/faculty-and-researchers/why-join-the-nyu-faculty.html

Qualified candidates should hold a PhD, DDS, MD or equivalent higher degree, and have a demonstrated record of scholarly excellence illustrated by the publication of influential research papers and a record or promise of substantial extramural funding. Candidates with K99/R00 or similar awards are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a robust externally funded research program and to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department by mentoring and instructing students and postdoctoral fellows and by contributing university and community service. Teaching requirements will be commensurate with the Department?s needs and the applicant?s qualifications.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive start-up package. In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for the rank of Assistant Professor on the tenure track is $140K - $210K & for the rank of Associate Professor on the tenure track is $135K - $225K. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate?s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The Department of Molecular Pathobiology provides a respectful, equitable, diverse and inclusive community that fosters creativity, innovation and collaboration. NYU is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive intellectual community, and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

For inquiries, contact: Dr. Rodrigo Lacruz (rodrigo.lacruz@nyu.edu) NYU Dentistry.

To apply, please send: 1) cover letter, (addressed to: Metabolism and Inflammation Faculty Search Committee, including names, title and contact information for 3 referees); 2) CV; 3) description of current research interests (no more than 3 pages); and 4) PDFs of 5 publications. Please apply via Interfolio by clicking the ?apply now? button.

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability