Assistant Professor, Clinician Researcher - Department of Dermatology

The University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Dermatology in Minneapolis seeks outstanding applicants for a faculty position focused on skin immunology. Candidates with a research focus in inflammation, inflammatory dermatoses, immuno-oncology, immune checkpoint biology and novel therapeutics development are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to have postdoctoral training, track record of scholarship and history of successful grant funding. Successful candidates are expected to have and/or obtain independent, externally funded, and sustainable scholarly research program. Evidence of conducting rigorous and innovative research and a track record of publications is required. The candidate will participate in Department of Dermatology faculty and research activities, teach medical students as well as residents.

This position is posted as Assistant Professor rank. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience based on the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty pay scales.

Successful candidate will spend 20% of effort clinically - seeing Dermatology patients in an outpatient setting. Some of that time will be spent teaching residents and medical students. 80% of effort will be spent in a research setting - overseeing the development and completion of research projects; writing new grant proposals to secure independent funding; preparing manuscripts for publication.

The campus provides excellent state of the art core facilities for biomedical research. The Genomics Center and Imaging Center at University of Minnesota boast the top-of-the-line novel spatial proteogenomics technology from Ionpath, 10X Genomics and Nanostring.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, in research areas described below. The candidate should be certified or eligible for certification by American Board of Dermatology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in basic/translational immunology field with a focus on inflammatory skin conditions or immuno-oncology
• Experience as a principal investigator developing grant proposal with evidence of success at obtaining research funding
• Experience in novel research techniques such as spatial transcriptomics, organoids, multiplex quantitative immunofluorescence, multicolor flow cytometry, single cell sequencing
• Evidence of excellent communications skills demonstrated by presentation skills
• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by awards, presentations and/or publications recognizing scientific excellence
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations
• Active clinical license to practice Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing excellent patient care, conducting investigational research, and training the next generation of dermatologists. We have world-renowned clinical programs, nationally recognized educational program, and pioneering clinical trials. We are dedicated to improving dermatological care, not only for today, but also for the future.

For more information, please visit our website at https://med.umn.edu/dermatology.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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