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Johns Hopkins University

Research Associate Faculty Position in Nanomedicine

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Research Associate Faculty Position in Nanomedicine

Requisition #: A-155844-11Status: Full TimeType: FacultySchool: School of MedicineDepartment/Program: Department of OphthalmologyThe Department of Ophthalmology at The Johns Hopkins University seeks exceptional applicants for a non-tenure track Research Associate faculty position in Nanomedicine working with Dr. Laura Ensign. Applicants should have expertise in nanomedicine and sustained release technologies. Opportunities for collaborations with clinical faculty and clinician-scientists will be available and strongly encouraged. The applicant will be encouraged to interact with, and draw upon the strengths of, many centers of excellence at Wilmer in which novel nanotechnology-based approaches can significantly enhance drug discovery, personalized medicine, and translational work towards novel therapies. A particular interest and experience with collaborative science and translational efforts is preferred. The position will be financially supported by existing grant funding for projects that the Research Associate will be involved in performing lab work (formulation and characterization, cell culture, animal work), project management, and mentoring of other lab personnel. The Research Associate will be involved in grant writing and will be expected to secure independent research funding in areas related to the overall research program.Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field with demonstrated expertise in formulation and characterization of nanomaterials for sustained drug and gene delivery. The recruited applicant should have experience in grant writing and lab and project management. Commitment to teaching excellence at the graduate levels and experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated valuing scientific discourse, an ability to establish and maintain fruitful collaborations and procure independent funding for their research program. Women and applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, your CV with a list of at least three potential referees, and a research statement via the Apply Now link.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.Pre-Employment InformationThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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