Ignite Scholar: Pathway to a Tenure Track Faculty Position for Emerging Elite Scholars

Are you a high-achieving biomedical researcher or educator ready to take the next step toward an academic career? The Ignite Scholar Program at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) offers an unparalleled opportunity for recent postdoctoral fellows or PhD graduates to be part of its inaugural class of Ignite Scholars. Embark on a fast-track path to a tenure-track faculty position. This innovative program offers two dynamic tracks—Research and Graduate Education in Biomedical Science & Innovation, each tailored to provide the mentorship, resources, and support you need to thrive as a future leader in biomedical research or education.

What You will Do:

As an Ignite Scholar, you will be immersed in innovative research and educational experiences that will lay the foundation for your future success:

• Research Track: Focus 90% of your time on pioneering research with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. You will develop a robust, independent research program in collaboration with a senior mentor at NEOMED. Explore exciting fields such as neuroscience, cancer biology, cardiovascular biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, or bioinformatics.
• Graduate Education Track: Dedicate 50% of your time to advancing biomedical science education, with opportunities to shape the future of medical and graduate students. Engage in educational research, dissemination, and grant writing, and build a rewarding career as an educational scholar.
  
  How will you benefit?
  
  Upon successfully completing this two-to-three-year program and meeting professional benchmarks, you will be automatically appointed to a tenure-track assistant professor position—a seamless transition from early career scholar to full-fledged academic leader.
  
  Mentorship & Career Development:
  
  You will receive personalized guidance and support from a dedicated mentor, ensuring that you stay on track to meet your goals. Regular check-ins with a guidance committee will help you to refine your research, enhance your teaching skills, and accelerate your career progression.
  
  For more information on qualifications, how to apply, and working at NEOMED:
  https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/5070
  
  
  
  
  
  
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