Faculty Position in Musculoskeletal Development, Disease, or Regeneration Research
Posted by mhilton, on 15 December 2020
Closing Date: 15 March 2021
Duke University’s Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Cell Biology invite applications for a tenure track faculty position in the field of musculoskeletal cell biology. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and significant postdoctoral or faculty experience. They should have a record of outstanding scientific accomplishments and a well-developed research plan in a key research discipline such as: bone biology and osteoporosis, skeletal stem cell biology, skeletal regeneration, cartilage biology and arthritis, muscle/tendon biology and regeneration, or musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorder research.
An appointment at any academic level is available depending on the expertise and track record of the candidate. The successful candidate will complement and enhance our substantial existing strengths in cell biology, orthopaedics, sarcoma, bioengineering, developmental biology, and musculoskeletal research utilizing a combination of in vivo and in vitro models. New faculty will receive a generous startup package and laboratory space. We expect the successful candidate to initiate and maintain an original, competitive, and independently funded research program.
Interested candidates should submit application materials including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of accomplishments and future research goals (two-page limit), a diversity statement, electronic reprints of up to three recent articles, and arrange to have up to three letters of reference provided.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted by January 31, 2021, however later applications will be considered until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be held virtually.
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17507
Materials should be addressed to:
Matthew J. Hilton, PhD
Search Committee Chair
Associate Chair for Research, Basic/Translational Sciences
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke University School of Medicine
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