Department of Cardiovascular Science/Center for Metabolic Disease and Research (CMDR) - Tenure Track Faculty

The Department of Cardiovascular Science/Center for Metabolic Disease and Research (CMDR) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels whose research program is in the field of biomedical science.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D., or M.D. /Ph.D. in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
• Rigorous training and demonstrated ability to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Expertise and experience applying cutting-edge approaches in studying biochemical, molecular, and cellular basis of metabolic disorders and chronic brain, kidney/liver/vascular diseases.
• Academic credentials for a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Faculty members in CMDR come from the LKSOM with the common bond being overlapping interests in metabolic disease research. All CMDR faculty members have academic appointments within a basic science or clinical department. CMDR also has adjunct faculty members, who are our close collaborators in research, from other centers/departments, universities or institutions. The CMDR has extensive research and education programs, and will facilitate collaboration and promote excellence in research, education, and service.

Additional information about the Center for Metabolic Research Center can be found here.

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Procedure for Candidacy
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all of the required documents and information. All documents must be in PDF format.

Application materials should include: a cover letter stating area of expertise and qualifications; a current curriculum vitae; synopses of research and teaching interests, accomplishments, and professional goals; and three letter of reference or contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, email address and phone number for each). A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Hong Wang, MD/PhD, Director of CMDR, C/O Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter, at jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.