Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005393
Salary Range: Dependent on Qualifications
Position Summary/Description:
The Department of Cell Biology & Physiology at UNC -CH is seeking highly qualified candidates for up to two tenure-track faculty positions in the broad area of gastrointestinal biology and disease. Positions are open-rank and qualified candidates with PhD, MD, MD/PhD or DVM degrees with significant postdoctoral or early faculty experience are eligible to apply. The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. We will consider any qualified candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human IPSCs. Diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, liver failure and regeneration, and celiac disease offer the opportunity for translational work that is immediately applicable to human care. Candidates with expertise in basic cellular studies exploring the regulation of cell fate decisions, regenerative capacity, mucosal immunology, and epithelial barrier biology are encouraged to apply. Candidates who employ model organism systems and -omics approaches to integrate the effects of dysregulated gastrointestinal function on other physiological systems or conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, heart disease, atherosclerosis, brain-gut axis or immune system dysfunction will be preferred.
UNC Chapel Hill is ranked eleventh in the US based on federal research and the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology consistently ranks in the Top 5 in the Nation for NIH funding ( The Department provides outstanding environments for ground breaking research and career development. We offer a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaborative research within the institution. Affiliations with relevant Centers and/or secondary appointments will be considered and tailored to the candidate's research areas. The University offers an array of modern Core facilities for preclinical and clinical research ( As one of the three 'points' of The Research Triangle along with Raleigh and Durham, the lovely university town of Chapel Hill continually receives accolades for being a top location to live and work for educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System is considered to be one of the best in the nation.About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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