Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute

Position ID:

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine-Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute-CVI24 [#28998]

Position Title:

Multiple Faculty Positions in Cardiovascular Sciences

Position Type:

Open Rank

Position Location:

Boston, Massachusetts 02118, United States of America

Subject Area:

Cardiovascular Research

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/22, listed until 2025/04/22)

Position Description:

The Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute and the Sections of Vascular Biology and Cardiovascular Medicine at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center are seeking to recruit new faculty members at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an innovative research program in the area of cardiovascular sciences.

The focus of cardiovascular research is open and may be based on basic and translational approaches including using molecular, cell biology, genetics, physiology/pharmacology and computational approaches. Specific areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, myocardial dysfunction/heart failure, vascular disorders and thrombosis, cardio-oncology, cardiometabolic kidney disease, and age-related cardiovascular diseases. It is expected that the candidate will establish a vibrant and externally-funded research program that trains PhD, MD, and MA students and post-doctoral fellows.

The Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is part of the Boston University Medical Campus and has 660 medical students and a similar number of graduate students actively engaged in the study of medicine and biomedical sciences. The Medical School is located in the South End of the city of Boston, which is one of the greatest areas for biomedical research in the world. With over 1,000 faculty members, the Medical School is one of the major biomedical research institutions in the United States having received more than $645 million in total research awards, with 67% of funding coming from the NIH in FY2023. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, academic medical center that is the principal teaching clinical affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. BMC is the largest safety net hospital in New England and also a premier research institution. In FY2022, BMC 18th largest recipient of funding overall from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) among independent U.S. hospitals and 2nd largest from NIH among safety net hospitals.

Position Qualifications: Candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree. Successful applicants should have a demonstrated research record for their career stage including extramural funding.

The Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute and Department of Medicine value collaboration, collegiality, diversity, inclusivity, and creative connections with scientists and trainees in diverse fields in order to advance translational research.

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and a description of your future research (maximum two pages), and the names and contact information for three professional references. These materials should be submitted via AJO.

Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2024 and will continue to be accepted through by December 30, 2024. For any inquiries please contact: Yael Ofer: yaelofer@bu.edu.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To learn more, please visit our Equal Opportunity Office (bu.edu/eoo/).

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm-wci/

(617)358-8202

700 Albany St. Rm W507
Cardiology
Boston, MA 02118