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Research Assistant Professor
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| Job Title | Research Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 002278 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Department | HSH BSOM Pharmacology |
| Department Homepage | https://pharmacology-toxicology.ecu.edu/ |
| Advertising Department | PHARMACOLOGY &TOXICOLOGY |
| Division | Health Sciences |
| Classification Title | Research Assistant Professor |
| Working Title | Research Assistant Professor |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | Commensurate with Qualifications |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Position Type | Faculty (Teaching) |
| Job Category | Faculty (Teaching) |
| Organizational Unit Overview | The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University currently has 11 faculty supporting MS and doctoral programs. State-of-the-art facilities support research across pharmacology and toxicology domains, with strengths in cardiovascular, neuro-, and cancer pharmacology and environmental, immuno-, and neurotoxicology. Faculty have multiple collaborations with scientists across the university and with academic, government, and industrial scientists outside the university. The Department has a strong commitment to inter-disciplinary research and has maintained a strong record of extramural funding from myriad sources. The department maintains a doctoral graduate program offering a Ph.D. concentration in Pharmacology and Toxicology as part of a Biomedical Sciences umbrella program. This flexible, research-based program is designed to develop the interests, capabilities, and expertise of tomorrow’s basic medical scientists. The School of Medicine also sponsors an MS program that is a significant source of students who complete thesis research with our faculty. The department values diverse experiences and perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful learning environment that promotes access and opportunity for all. We also are firmly committed to supporting activities that enhance diversity and inclusion in research, teaching, and service. |
| Job Duties | The Research Instructor/Research Assistant Professor will be responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research efforts in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, writing experimental protocols, organizing and implementing experiments, data collection and experimental procedures, recording and managing data, implementing quality control practices, analyzing data with various statistical techniques, and preparing data for dissemination at local/regional/national/international scientific meetings, submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals for publication, and submitting research proposals to external funding bodies to support his/her independent research program and salary. The Research Instructor also will supervise undergraduate and graduate research students, comply with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biological and chemical safety, responsible conduct of research, and the IACUC, and contribute to the teaching mission of the department as consistent with his/her area of expertise. Additional expectations: The Research Instructor/Research Assistant Professor is expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety and responsible conduct of research and human subjects training. Approximately 20% of the Research Instructor’s/Research Assistant Professor’s time will be devoted to report writing, including scientific manuscripts, associated with the developed experimental protocols. Approximately 60% of the Research Instructor’s/Research Assistant Professor’s time will be devoted to conducting the studies associated with the developed experimental protocols. Approximately 20% of the Research Instructor’s/Research Assistant Professor’s time will be devoted to literature review and hypothesis development for the submission of extramural research award proposals. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | PhD in Pharmacology/toxicology or a highly related field Postdoctoral training in Pharmacology/toxicology or a highly related field |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Established research experience in molecular pharmacology or toxicology, signal transduction, drug discovery, in vivo pharmacology and cell culture. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date | 04/14/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | |
| Initial Screening Begins | 04/28/2022 |
| Rank Level | Assistant Professor |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/50564 |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu . |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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