Academic/Faculty/Research Physician Assistant

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Job description

Cardiovascular & Lymphatics Biology Researcher

All Ranks

Tenure-Tenure Track

The Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri invites applications for a tenure-track position (Assistant to Full Professor). The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in physiology, pharmacology, or related fields and significant extramural funding. Preference will be given to candidates who (i) are able to integrate molecular and cellular approaches and apply basic findings to impact human health in an effective "discovery-to-care continuum", (ii) will contribute to a culture of innovation, and (iii) can provide expertise that contributes to expansion of School of Medicine-wide programmatic initiatives in vascular biology, lymphatics biology and disease, cardiac myocyte biology, and tissue repair research. Candidates with expertise in computational modeling and how inflammation, diabetes, cancer, aging, gut microbiome or gender regulates the cardiovascular and lymphatics system are also desirable. It is expected that the candidate will contribute to undergraduate, graduate and/or medical student educational initiatives and will direct a highly productive and collaborative research program that is maintained by continued significant extramural funding.

Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in physiology, pharmacology, or related fields

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Significant extramural funding.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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