Tenure Track Faculty Position in Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

A tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level is available for a researcher that focuses on a topic broadly related to the digestive system. Candidates at the senior levels are expected to bring a vigorous research program with significant extramural funding. Candidates whose research complements existing strengths, which include tissue engineering, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, cellular basis of disease, and molecular biology of cell function, are particularly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary, laboratory space and start-up funds are available.  Research at MUSC is supported by excellent core facilities specializing in advanced imaging, genetically modified mice and rats, drug discovery, proteomics, and stem cell and organoid models of disease. Information about the Department can be found at https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/regenerative-medicine.

Applicants should provide a research plan and a curriculum vitae including the names of three references through the MUSC employment portal: https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Faculty--Open-Rank----Department-of-Regenerative-Medicine_R-0000013767. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston was established in 1824 and is the 10th oldest continuously operating medical school in the United States. It has approximately 2,200 graduate and professional students that are supported by 1300 faculty members. Total annual research funding exceeds $250 million. This includes funding that supports the NCI–designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Clinical and Translational Science Award, a Center for Biomedical Research Excellence in Digestive and Liver Disease, and Digestive Disease Research Core Center (https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/dom/divisions/gastroenterology/research/labs-and-centers/ddrcc) along with multiple institutional training grants that support graduate student stipends.

Charleston is a unique coastal city of half a million residents that is consistently ranked as a top international destination. It has a rich history, food culture, and offers extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The city hosts the internationally renowned Spoleto Festival USA, which offers the finest in theater, opera, dance, music and art. Information can be found at http://www.charlestoncvb.com/.

MUSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.