Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor

About the Role

The Ignite Scholar Program at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) offers an opportunity for recent postdoctoral fellows or PhD graduates to join its second class of Ignite Scholars. This program provides a fast-track path to a tenure-track faculty position, with two dynamic tracks: Research and Graduate Education in Biomedical Science & Innovation.

Research Track

• Focus 90% of your time on pioneering research with minimal initial teaching responsibilities as a Research Assistant Professor
• Develop a robust, independent research program in collaboration with a senior mentor at NEOMED
• Explore fields such as neuroscience and hearing research, cardiovascular or cancer biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics

Graduate Education Track

• Dedicate 50% of your time to advancing biomedical science education
• Shape the future of medical and graduate students through educational research, dissemination, and grant writing
• Build a rewarding career as an educational scholar

Career Progression

Upon successfully completing this two-to-three-year program and meeting professional benchmarks, you will be automatically appointed to a tenure-track assistant professor position.

Mentorship & Career Development

• Receive personalized guidance and support from a dedicated mentor
• Regular check-ins with a guidance committee to refine your research, enhance teaching skills, and accelerate career progression