Tenure-Track Assistant Professor : The Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking innovative and collaborative investigators to fill Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions. CuSTOM is a multi-disciplinary center of excellence, dedicated to accelerating discovery and advancing bench-to-bedside translation. The center comprises developmental and stem cell biologists, clinicians, bioengineers, and entrepreneurs who collaborate to study human development, disease, and regenerative medicine using pluripotent stem cells and organoid platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly interactive community of over 30 faculty members, investigating various organ systems and biomedical challenges.
Summary Table:
- Designation: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
- Research Area: Stem cell and organoid biology, human development, disease, and regenerative medicine
- Location: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
- Eligibility/Qualification: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degrees focusing on basic or translational research in human development or disease using stem cells or organoid models
- Experience: Investigators using single-cell analysis, live imaging, or computational approaches will benefit from ongoing investment in these areas
- Employer: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Job Description:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in the Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM)
The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting independent research and collaborating with other faculty members within the CuSTOM center. They will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including a human pluripotent stem cell facility, infrastructure for patient iPSCs, CRISPR genome editing, high-throughput single-cell genomics, biomedical informatics, a Nikon Center of Excellence, and the CUSTOM Accelerator lab dedicated to clinical translation and commercial partnerships. The tenure-track assistant professors will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their field and participate in the development of innovative approaches to stem cell and organoid research. Additionally, they will have the support and resources necessary to pursue their research goals and secure external funding.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to custom@cchmc.org:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 2-3-page research plan outlining the proposed research objectives and methodology
- Contact information for three references
Last Date for Apply: November 1st, 2023
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
