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Department: 190101 - College Of Veterinary Medicine

Location: Raleigh, NC

 

Essential Job Duties:
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at North Carolina State University invites applications for one tenure track position with a 12-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preference will be given to candidates with proposed or established research programs in the areas of a) gut microbiome host interactions and b) mucosal (gut) immunology. Other interests include, but are not limited to, expanding research in the areas of a) gut neuroendocrine signaling and b) gut epithelial stem cell dynamics.

Applicants should have a strong independent research program and expertise that will synergize with existing key program strengths in the areas of mucosal responses to injury, stress, and host-pathogen interactions supported by unique Gnotobiotic and Large Animal Core facility resources.

The goal is to competitively address high priority research areas including inflammatory bowel disease, regenerative medicine, metabolic syndrome and obesity. These positions are sought to strengthen interdisciplinary interactions between investigators involved in health care for humans and animals within the Gastroenterology Program and colleagues in our shared NIH-funded UNC-NC State Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and other units across NC State, the UNC system, government agencies, the Research Triangle Park, and other universities and industries, locally and globally.

 

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Besides maintaining a rigorous extramurally funded research program, candidates are expected to participate in training graduate students and teaching in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program or DVM curriculum.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Requires doctor's degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a distinguished record in research, which includes the ability to write and develop proposals that will obtain extramural funding.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
• Aptitude for and desire to teach and mentor (senior veterinary students, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs).
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with proposed or established research programs in the areas of:

• Gut microbiome host interactions
• Gut/mucosal immunology, although other interests include neuroendocrine signaling and gut epithelial stem cell dynamics.

Applicants with other research interests related to the gastrointestinal tract are also encouraged to apply.

 

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 00105026

 

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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