Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Tenure System

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Precision Health Program (PHP) at Michigan State University is accepting applications for two Assistant to Full Professor positions (tenure system); rank will be determined by qualifications. PHP is a newly established university-wide vigorous program consisting of five laboratories conducting independent research in the areas of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and nanobiotechnologies (https://precisionhealth.msu.edu/). The successful candidates will be highly motivated and innovative scientists with a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, 8-10 years of research experience and a track record of excellence in either of the areas of cancer stem cell biologyorcancer nanotechnology, with the aim to hire two candidates; one in each specialization. 

Specific candidate experience sought is as follows for each specialization:

Cancer stem cell biology: Familiarity with application of in vivo imaging to research is a plus. 

Cancer nanotechnology: Familiarity with application of nanoparticle carriers for therapy and in vivo imaging is a plus. 

The candidates are expected to establish their lab with sustainable research programs, participate in collaborative research, make significant scholarly contributions to their respective disciplines, obtain extramural funding, and engage in institutional and professional service and education.

 

Required Degree

Doctorate - Biomedical Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Cancer stem cell biology: PhD in biomedical sciences with 8-10 years of research experience in biomedical sciences, experience in cancer stem cell biology, experiment design and execution and data analysis.

Cancer nanotechnology: PhD in biomedical sciences with 8-10 years of research experience in biomedical sciences, experience in nanoparticle formulation, experiment design and execution and data analysis.

 

Desired Qualifications

Cancer stem cell biology: Hands-on experience with cancer stem cells, analytical assays, testing and imaging 

Cancer nanotechnology: Hands-on experience with nanomaterial formulations, analytical assays, testing and imaging 

 

Required Application Materials

Please submit a CV, cover letter, and name and contact information of three references.

 

Special Instructions

Visit http://www.rad.msu.edu for more information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue

Department Statement

Michigan State University Department of Radiology strives to become a nationally and internationally acclaimed department by providing access to the highest quality medical care in our patient-centered environment, training future generations of highly skilled and compassionate physicians, advancing medical knowledge through state-of-the-art research, while meeting the wellness needs of our population through community outreach.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

To view the full posting and apply for Assistant to Full Professor (tenure system) with specialized experience in cancer stem cell biology please visit the following link: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/513515/astascfull-prof-ts-cancer-stem-cell-biology

To view the full posting and apply for Assistant to Full Professor (tenure system) with specialized experience in cancer nanotechnology please visit the following link: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/513516/astascfull-prof-ts-cancer-nanotechnology

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.