Assistant Professor of Medicine- Basic Science Pathway

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension within the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) seeks applicants for a full-time, consecutive term, Assistant Professor of Medicine- Basic Science Pathway with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Expected starting salary for the position is $90,000 per year. The Department of Medicine encourages applications from all interested and qualified applicants.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, independently funded, research program in the broad field of Nephrology, Immunology, and Computational Biology. Preference will be given to applicants looking to develop an independent research program focused on immune-mediated mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Applicants with prior experience using multi-omics approaches to studying immune cell involvement in AKI and PKD are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional preference will be given to applicants looking to build on the current research and clinical strengths of the Department which include Trem2 biology, immune-mediated diseases, and cancer biology.

The Department of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is part of a 325-acre comprehensive academic health center. OUHSC is comprised of seven colleges on a single urban campus located in the heart of metropolitan Oklahoma City, an energetic and growing community with mild winters, year-round sunshine, low cost of living, and plenty of activities.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. or MD degree in the biological sciences.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Cell Biology or Immunology related field.
• Post-doctoral fellowship in a Nephrology or Immunology related area.
• Expertise in immune mediated mechanisms of acute kidney injury or polycystic kidney disease.
• Experience in computational biology and immunology.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter (2-page maximum), CV, and three letters of recommendation to Kurt Zimmerman (kurt-zimmerman@ouhsc.edu). The cover letter may address examples of the candidate’s approach to teaching, research, service, and graduate student mentorship. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until filled.

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