Research Associate Professor

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

Job Title: Research Associate Professor
Job Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Job ID: 536839

About the Role

The position is available for a Research Associate Professor to work in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Black at the Center of Translational Science. Successful candidates will hold a primary position at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work in the department of Environmental Health Sciences. Successful candidates are expected to have and maintain a strong research program in the area of metabolic reprogramming in pulmonary vascular disease and acute lung injury. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or related area, with research experience of cell and molecular biology. Expertise in rodent models of acute lung injury of pulmonary hypertension would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a primary position at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work in the department of Environmental Health Sciences.
• Conduct research in the area of metabolic reprogramming in pulmonary vascular disease and acute lung injury.
• Maintain a strong research program with a focus on cell and molecular biology.
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain close communication and collaboration through teleconference and seminar facilities.
• Mentor graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
• Secure external funding and contribute to scholarly work.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or related area.
• Research experience in cell and molecular biology.
• Expertise in rodent models of acute lung injury and pulmonary hypertension (desirable).

Qualifications

• Strong research program in metabolic reprogramming in pulmonary vascular disease and acute lung injury.
• Ability to secure external funding and contribute to scholarly work.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

Skills

• Strong research background in cell and molecular biology.
• Expertise in rodent models of acute lung injury and pulmonary hypertension.
• Ability to secure external funding.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

Benefits

• An attractive salary and start-up package are available to faculty with significant research funding.
• Close communication and collaboration through teleconference and seminar facilities.
• Located in the global city of Miami, with access to diverse resources and opportunities.

Pay

An attractive salary and start-up package are available to faculty with significant research funding.

Schedule

The FIU-CTS in Port St. Lucie, Florida is approximately a 2-hr drive from the FIU Modesto Maidique main campus in Miami, FL.