Job Description
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The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure track Associate/Full Professor with an extramurally funded, independent, primarily wet bench-based research program in the area of pulmonary biology. Research areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, airway biology, asthma, sepsis and acute lung injury, lung immunity, pulmonary vascular biology, stem cell biology, or lung cancer.
The successful candidate will have a visionary research program that synergizes with existing research programs at the Larner College of Medicine. The faculty member will join a vibrant research community including basic and clinician scientists within the Larner College of Medicine, have opportunities to collaborate with individuals across the University of Vermont campus, and contribute to the research education of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.The faculty member's research program will be located in newly-constructed state-of-the-art research space within the Larner College of Medicine. Several core facilities are available at the University of Vermont (e.g., microscopy, flow cytometry & cell sorting, genomics/transcriptomics, proteomics, biostatistics, data science, small animal vivarium, and a BSL3 facility) to complement the faculty member's independent research program. Rank will be commensurate with experience (Associate Professor and above); the most competitive applicants will be those with an established independent research program.
The University of Vermont offers a generous seed package. Faculty efforts are fully focused on research; teaching opportunities may be available within the Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont.
The ideal candidate will have an PhD, MD PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor (Tenure) will be commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.
EOE/AA Statement: The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or creative arts. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement of advancing diversity and inclusive excellence.
We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Application Process: Interested candidates should apply online at , position number 00026971. Applications should include a cover letter summarizing qualifications, a statement about their contributions to inclusive excellence and contributions to diversity, a curriculum vitae, and names/contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any questions about this position may be directed to: Matthew Poynter, PhD, Search Committee Chair, phone 802-656-8045 or via email:
Matthew.poynter@uvm.edu Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Open Date: 02/08/2024
Posting Number: F2966PO
Department: Med-Pulmonary/55546
Advertising/Posting Title: Pulmonary: Associate/Full Professor, Tenure Pathway
FLSA: Exempt
Position Number: 00026971
Employee FTE: 1.0
Employee Term (months): 12
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