Description

The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with preference given to applicants seeking their first faculty position or current assistant professors. We seek an outstanding colleague, whose research addresses cutting-edge questions with state-of-the-art approaches in any area of physiology and/or pathophysiology. While all areas of research will be considered, there is special interest in candidates whose research focuses on gastrointestinal physiology or disease. Existing department strengths in these areas include 1) gastrointestinal stem cells and epithelium maintenance, 2) inflammatory diseases of the gut 3) liver physiology and disease, and 4) liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancers. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary, interactive and very supportive departmental community that prioritizes transformative science along with training the next generation of scientific leaders.

The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is one of the top physiology departments in the world where faculty work side-by-side with researchers uncovering fundamental basic biology and mechanisms of human disease using a wide range of molecular, cellular, and organismal systems. Information about the Department and its research and educational missions is available at:

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology

To be considered for this position, please submit a single PDF file containing:

1) a cover letter with contact information of three references

2) a curriculum vitae

3) description of past, current research and planned research (up to 3 pages plus references) with an emphasis on planned research

4) a statement (up to 1.5 pages) describing in more detail your past experience and future goals in any or all of the following: a) service to the research community b) mentorship of early career scientists c) classroom teaching.

Materials should be addressed to Drs. Linda Samuelson and Yatrik Shah, Faculty Search Committee Co-chairs, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology. Applications should be submitted electronically via Interfolio. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application by 15 October 2025 to receive fullest consideration.

Please address any questions about the application process to Karen McArdle, Executive Assistant ([email protected]).

Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., a strong record of research accomplishments and ability to direct an independently-funded research program, a passion for mentoring/teaching, and a commitment to continuing and promoting the collegial and respectful environment in the Department.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Support for dual career couples is available.