About the Job:

The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and the University of Minnesota Medical School invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of biomedical science. We seek outstanding scientists who will establish a competitive extramurally funded research program that focuses on studies from an integrative molecular to systems physiology perspective.  

Areas of particular interest include cellular and molecular metabolism, cardiovascular and muscle biology, aging biology, stress and endocrinology, immunometabolism, and sterile inflammation. Successful applicants will align with and further enrich the department’s collective expertise in the physiological and molecular bases of metabolic, diabetes-related, cardiovascular, skeleto-muscular, inflammatory, and aging-associated diseases. Investigators with a focus on systems or computational biology are also eligible if their research integrates animal models of human disease.

We offer exceptional start-up support, a dynamic intellectual environment, state-of-the-art facilities, a competitive salary, and quality research space within the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology.

The University of Minnesota is a top 10 US public research university with world-class academics, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. The successful candidate will benefit from an outstanding research environment including:

• The Center for Immunology
• The Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
• The Center for Inflammation Science
• The Lillehei Heart Institute
• The Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism
• The Greg Marzolf Jr Muscular Dystrophy Center
• The Masonic Cancer Center

Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate, graduate and medical student instruction. 

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral or faculty experience. A creative and innovative research program is essential, including a high impact publication record. All faculty levels will be considered. Current funding is not required for Assistant Professor applications. Applicants for Associate or Full Professor must have an established track record of competitive extramural NIH funding. 

About the Department:

The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, led by Joseph Metzger, PhD, is a dynamic and growing medical school basic science department that values excellence, innovation, diversity, inclusion and impact as cornerstones to biomedical research and education. We aspire to be the leading research and education physiology program in the country. 

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range: Assistant Professor pay starts at $85,000 and full professorships can pay up to $180,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience 

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment 

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services  Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area