Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Scholarly Pursuits and Research: Conduct collaborative scholarly inquiry, write and publish quality papers, and participate in scholarly activities within the laboratory.
• Develop a new research initiative that melds the candidate’s previous experience with the expertise of the research mentor.
• Collaborate with the mentor to formulate a personalized research development plan with clear milestones toward achieving research independence.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at relevant conferences.
• Write and submit at least one extramural grant application.

Mentorship And Career Development

• Work closely with the assigned mentor to receive guidance on research strategies, grant applications, and career development.
• Participate in regular meetings with the mentor to review progress and adjust the research development plan as needed.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and networking to enhance research skills and career prospects.

Teaching

• Perform approximately 5 hours of teaching per year, which may include guest lectures or seminar presentations.
• Upon successful transition to tenure track assistant professor, teaching duties will be those of any full-time tenure-track faculty.

Administrative And Collaborative Duties

• Collaborate in preparation of grant proposals and research reports.
• Collaborate with other researchers, both within the laboratory and across the institution, to foster interdisciplinary research opportunities.
• Contribute to the research environment by participating in lab meetings and contributing to collaborative projects.

Miscellaneous Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD or equivalent in [Relevant Field] biomedical sciences or a closely related discipline, with the degree requirements expected to be completed before appointment starts. Early postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Requirements: Must be eligible to submit NIH or NSF proposals. Experience: Demonstrated research experience with a track record of first author publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skills: Proficiency in relevant techniques for the candidate’s research area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
• Personal Attributes: Strong motivation and ambition to build a research career. Openness to mentorship and guidance. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements: Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.