Job Description / Duties

We are recruiting several individuals to join our faculty as part of the phased expansion of the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, Next Generation Reproductive Sciences program. These positions will enhance the University’s current interdisciplinary strengths in Immunobiology, Perinatology, Genomics, Epidemiology, and Big Data as part of a larger Precision Medicine Initiative. The positions will be filled by scientists and join our collaborative Reproductive Sciences focused research programs. Investigators with the following areas of focus are encouraged to apply: (1) Immunobiology, with particular focus in Tumor Immunology, Developmental Immunology, or Microbiome Research; (2) Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology. Expertise in Big-Data Sciences, and/or iPSC biology is highly desirable.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Successful applicants possessing a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree will be considered for faculty appointments at all levels, although those beginning their career are encouraged to apply. The Mott Center and Wayne State University are highly collaborative environments and successful applicants are expected to establish collaborative research programs that complement existing research focus areas. All are expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program; and participate actively in both graduate and undergraduate education. Groups of candidates with an established record of collaborative/team projects are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names of three references to Sharon Pepe at mottfaculty@wayne.edu. Applications must also be submitted online via the Wayne State University On-Line Hiring System http://jobs.wayne.edu Posting #044980. These positions include competitive compensation and start up packages commensurate with experience. Minority candidates as well as those beginning their career are particularly encouraged to apply. The search will remain open until all positions have been filled.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Salary: Competitive compensation and start up packages commensurate with experience.

Contact Information

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names of three references to Sharon Pepe at mottfaculty@wayne.edu. Applications must also be submitted online via the Wayne State University On-Line Hiring System http://jobs.wayne.edu Posting #044980.

Employer Profile

The Mott Center (http://mott.med.wayne.edu/) is the basic research unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which has been ranked among the top 5 OB/GYN departments for research in the country. The Mott Center is home to the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) http://prb.med.wayne.edu and houses the Genome Sciences Core https://genomesciencescore.wayne.edu the University-wide genomics/epigenomics core which provides informatics support for its services.