ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The University of Iowa Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics seeks outstanding candidates for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and a robust, hypothesis driven research program focused at the molecular, cell biological, or organismal level demonstrated through a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research interests and expertise will complement the existing research in our department such as membrane protein biophysics and physiology, membrane trafficking, and signal transduction. We are also interested in individuals who have research interests that align with one or more of the major Centers in the Carver College of Medicine such as the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

We offer a highly collaborative and diverse research environment, generous start-up, modern laboratory space, and many state-of-the-art core facilities spanning genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, microscopy, to protein structure. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, an affordable college community with many cultural amenities. Further information about the Department and the Carver College of Medicine can be found at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/physiology .

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree

• A robust, hypothesis driven research program focused at the molecular, cell biological, or organismal level


• Strong publication record

• Research expertise in membrane protein biophysics and physiology, membrane trafficking, and signal transduction


• Research interests that align with one or more of the major Centers in the Carver College of Medicine such as the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center

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