Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center - Tenure-Track Faculty - Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment

The Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University seeks to recruit a tenure-track faculty scientist or physician-scientist at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

The Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center has a vibrant and interdisciplinary research program focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of thrombosis and hemostasis and developing new therapeutic strategies for blood diseases.

The Section of Hematology in the Department of Medicine at LKSOM provides inpatient consult service and outpatient hematology clinics for patients with classical as well as malignant hematologic disorders. The faculty teach clinical fellows, residents, medical students, and physician assistant students and participate in clinical and translational research. The physician-scientist will be a member of the Section of Hematology and have outpatient clinics focused on hemostasis and thrombotic disorders. He/She will practice out of the flagship Temple University Hospital, a 746-bed tertiary care facility with robust clinical hematology and oncology programs, that is adjacent to the Medical School.

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Candidate Qualifications
• Qualified applicants will have Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees, demonstrating the ability to develop an independent, extramurally funded research laboratory.
• Must have an active research program in hemostasis, thrombosis, infectious disease models with emphasis on hemostasis and thrombosis, platelet biology and signal transduction, or regulation of coagulation.
• Possess academic credentials for a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The successful candidate must have multiple publications in respectable peer-reviewed journals, excellent interpersonal and writing skills, and experience writing NIH grants. Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is welcome.
• Physician-scientists must be BE/BC in hematology and eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation
The new faculty member will carry a Tenure Track faculty appointment in LKSOM within the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine. The annual compensation shall be determined based on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive suite of benefits includes a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, and tuition remission. In addition, the position offers a uniquely supportive academic environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, medical education and research, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty.

Procedure for Candidacy
To become a part of this supportive and energetic community, applicants must complete an online application. Your application will be considered complete once you have submitted all the required documents and information.

Application materials should include: a cover letter stating the area of expertise and qualifications; a current curriculum vitae; synopses of current research interests, professional goals, and past accomplishments (3-page maximum); teaching statement (1-page max); and three letters of reference or contact information from three professional references (name, title, email address and phone number for each). A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please address your application to: Satya P. Kunapuli, Ph.D., Director, Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM), C/O, Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Temple University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.