Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFaculty Positions in Space and Global Biomedicine%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAssistant Professor or Associate Professor, Tenure Stream%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETrivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

Normal%22%3EThe University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine%27s Trivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the tenure stream.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EThe Trivedi Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute bringing together space science, engineering, biology, and medicine to advance biomedical discovery and innovation.

The Institute uses spaceflight and space-relevant environments as platforms for understanding biology, developing new medical technologies, and translating discoveries into solutions that benefit human health on Earth and beyond. The Institute%27s mission spans fundamental discovery, translational innovation, and the development of approaches relevant to human health and resilience in space, terrestrial, and resource-constrained environments.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EWe seek outstanding faculty whose research will contribute to this interdisciplinary mission. Areas of interest include cell and molecular biology, human physiology, biomedical technologies, computational and systems approaches, biomanufacturing, sustainable biological systems, and related areas of biomedical science and engineering.

Candidates whose research crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and creates connections between fundamental biological discovery and translational applications are particularly encouraged to apply. These areas reflect the Institute%27s publicly articulated research pillars while allowing candidates to bring forward their own scientific programs.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3ESuccessful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an innovative, externally funded research program; publish impactful scholarship; collaborate with investigators across disciplines; contribute to the scientific programs and intellectual community of the Trivedi Institute; and participate in the education and mentorship of students and trainees.

The anticipated distribution of effort is approximately %3Cstrong%3E80% research, 10% teaching, 9% administrative activities%3C/strong%3E, %3Cstrong%3Eand 1% service activities.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EApplicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, including biological or biomedical sciences, life sciences, engineering or bioengineering, computational sciences, and related disciplines; an MD; or an equivalent doctoral degree and have appropriate postgraduate research training.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3ECandidates at the Assistant Professor level should have 1-5 years of experience, demonstrate strong potential to develop an independent research program, obtain external research funding, and establish a record of impactful scholarship.

Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have 6-10 years of experience and have an established record of independent research, peer-reviewed scholarship, and external research funding.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EAcademic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate%27s primary academic appointment will be made in an appropriate department within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine based on the candidate%27s scientific background, qualifications, and research interests.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EThe position will be based at the Trivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine, 450 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EApplicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement describing current and future research directions, and [names and contact information for three references / three letters of recommendation].

%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EApplications will be reviewed beginning %3Cstrong%3EOctober 15%3C/strong%3E and will continue until the position is filled.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EQualified applicants should apply through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center at join.pitt.edu, requisition #%3Cstrong%3E26005746.

%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3EThe University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.%3C/p%3E