Posting DetailsPosition Information
School/College School of Medicine
Title Heersink School of Medicine-Professor-Anesthesiology
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Professor
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine invites applications for an Open-Tenure, Professor focused on airway biology and lung innate immunity. We seek an investigator with a demonstrated record of high-impact publications and sustained external funding and a commitment to translational impact, collaboration, and mentorship.
Position Overview
- Develop and maintain an independent, robust research program with strong potential for external funding from federal agencies, private foundations, and other sources.
- Promote translational opportunities and collaborations with clinical departments, industry partners, and other basic science groups.
- Lead an externally funded research portfolio aligned with institutional priorities.
- Publish high-quality findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international venues.
- Seek, secure, and manage competitive extramural funding (e.g., NIH and equivalent sources).
- Mentor and train graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and research staff; build and lead a productive research team.
- Contribute to teaching and curriculum development as appropriate; participate in departmental, college, and institution-wide committees.
- Collaborate with clinical and translational scientists to maximize research impact and potential clinical relevance.
Required Qualifications - PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, pulmonology, cell biology, physiology, microbiology, bioengineering).
- A distinguished record of publications in airway biology, lung innate immunity, respiratory immunology, or closely related areas.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining and managing external research funding; track record of generating competitive grants or contracts.
- A creative, collaborative, and independent researcher with a strong vision for a well-funded research program.
- Excellent mentorship, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred QualificationsPosting Detail Information
Posting Number F2819P
Open Date 04/01/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled No
