Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Cell Biology

In a pioneering international initiative, Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College established Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in 2001 through a unique partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.

WCM-Q is engaged in a broad initiative to implement personalized medicine approaches to diseases that are of importance for Qatar and the region, including cardiometabolic and neurological disorders, cancer, and rare inherited diseases. We are seeking an innovative group leader who will develop and deploy cell biological approaches to understand basic mechanisms underlying cell physiology and their dysregulation during disease progression, preferably with a focus on the aforementioned disease areas. The successful candidate will develop new programs and collaborations with ongoing efforts at WCM-Q to combine multi-omic and functional studies as well as with Weill Cornell's main campus in New York. Applicants with a vision and knowhow to both tackle basic mechanism and devise innovative approaches to translate them to clinical care are of particular interest. Women and other minorities are encouraged to apply.

WCM-Q and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York share the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students, conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge, improve health care, both now and for future generations, and provide the highest quality of care to the community. Full details regarding the WCM-Q program and facilities can be accessed at http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu.

Must Have

Ph.D. and/or M.D.

Relevant postdoctoral experience

A record of excellence in scholarship and strong high-impact publications as lead author

Highly Desirable

Previous grant support is a plus but not required

Benefits

A comprehensive and highly competitive salary and foreign-service benefits package, including fully furnished housing and other supplementary benefits, are provided

Startup funding to set up a research group will be provided.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience match WCM-Q's requirements, along with a full curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of four colleagues who can provide letters of reference.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.