Department: Internal Medicine
Salary: Commensurate
Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine is recruiting multiple faculty members whose research efforts bridge fundamental scientific discoveries with translational applications in human health including clinical trials. Candidates will be recruited at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (clinical, tenure, or research track) commensurate with academic record and experience. Successful applicants will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and have research interests related one or more of the divisions of Internal Medicine.
The goal of this cluster hire is to increase the number of faculty engaged in basic and translational research and to increase cross-disciplinary research programs in the Department of Internal Medicine. The cluster hire will specifically focus on recruiting candidates with the following expertise, particularly as they relate to areas of cardiology, oncology, immunology, and pulmonary:
- Stem cell biology/pluripotent stem cells
- Metabolism
- Inflammation and autoimmunity
- Tissue remodeling and fibrosis
- Cardiac/Vascular biology
Recruited faculty will have opportunities to collaborate with other faculty in colleges across the university as well as with research groups in the College of Medicine (e.g., the Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Holden Cancer Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Institute for Clinical and Translational Science). In addition, recruited faculty will have access to research opportunities at the Iowa City Veterans Administration Medical Center.
For more information, please contact:
Sara Zimmerman, Division Coordinator
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
sara-zimmerman@uiowa.edu
About Iowa City:
The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical, and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.
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