The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences is seeking a full-time, appointment-stream Research Assistant Professor.  The candidate will work in the lab of Judith Yanowitz, Ph.D. at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI). Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) is one of the largest institutes dedicated to reproductive biology and women’s health. Research at the Institute centers on embryonic, fetal, and placental development, pregnancy, microbiology, gonadal biology, female and male fertility, gynecology, pelvic floor health, female cancer, health services, and wellness. Intense translational and clinical research bridges basic discoveries with mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. Our modern facility spans 125,000 sq ft of laboratories, core facilities, and animal research units. MWRI is committed to providing outstanding training and research experience in reproductive biology and development and is proud to support the advancement of graduate students and Postdoctoral fellows in the Health Sciences Schools of the University of Pittsburgh.

Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in a biomedical field, with 2 -3 years of postdoctoral experience. The incumbent will work on multiple collaborative research projects, and independent projects and will help advance others' projects in the Yanowitz laboratory.  The research will focus on the analysis of the meiotic surveillance system. It will require involvement in characterizing known factors for their role in the checkpoint and in screening for novel factors.  The incumbent will assist in mentoring and training all members of the Yanowitz laboratory in molecular, biochemical, and genetic techniques. They will train confocal users and will help to oversee the confocal core. They will assist with paper writing, editing, and grant preparation as well as assisting in teaching courses as needed for University of Pittsburgh graduate students. 

Interested candidates should apply through the Talent Center at https://www.join.pitt.edu using Requisition #22008495.

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