The Michigan State University Department of Pediatrics and Human Development seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the study of pediatric precision medicine. Areas of interest particular to this position include neuroscience and the roles of epigenetics and genomics in developmental biology. This position will be based at the College of Human Medicine's Grand Rapids campus.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a broad range of precision pediatrics researchers across several Michigan State University campuses, and with investigators at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital/Corewell Health West and the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids.
This position is open at the assistant professor and associate professor levels, with rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Review of applications begins on 2/14/2023.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, Genomics, Epigenetics, or a related field.
Minimum Requirements
Only candidates holding an MD, DO, and/or PhD in a related field will be eligible for consideration. Physician candidates must be board-certified or eligible for certification, and all candidates must be eligible for fixed-term appointment with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Desired Qualifications
A strong record of extramural funding is preferred.
Required Application Materials
Letter of application, including:
A personal statement.
Curriculum vitae.
History of research funding.
A list of 3 potential references, and their contact information (name, address, email, and telephone) -- These references will not be contacted without notice to the applicant.
A DEI statement describing past role(s) in diversifying staff and student bodies and promoting a sense of community at previous institutions.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Review of Applications Begins On
02/14/2023
Website
http://phd.msu.edu
Department Statement
Established in 1968 with the formation of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development seeks to balance behavioral science, basic biological research, and clinical pediatrics into a comprehensive approach to the health and development of the child and the family.
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