Assistant Research Professor, Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Jennifer Elisseeff Lab

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Salary : $115,000 - $135,000

Description

**Job Description: Assistant Research Professor, Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Jennifer Elisseeff Lab**

**Position Overview**

The laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff in the Translational Tissue Engineering Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking a highly-motivated Assistant Research Professor to play a key role in advancing our research initiatives in immune-focused tissue engineering and regenerative immunotherapies. You will become a key member of a supportive, values-based research team within a cutting-edge, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research center. More information about the lab can be found by visiting https://elisseefflab.jhu.edu/ . The candidate will be responsible for conducting independent research, overseeing projects, and collaborating with lab members to contribute to the lab's ongoing work and objectives. This is a non-tenure track faculty position intended for those with a commitment to research excellence and a strong foundation in translational research.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Design, conduct, and analyze experiments related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a focus on biomaterials and immune system interactions.

- Be a scientific and management partner with the PI

- Develop project plans and manage project timelines to ensure alignment with lab goals and funding objectives.

- Collaborate with lab members, faculty, and external partners to drive multidisciplinary research efforts and achieve shared objectives.

- Supervise and mentor junior lab members, providing training in techniques, analysis methods, and scientific writing.

- Prepare, publish, and present research findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

- Contribute to grant writing and proposal development to secure funding for ongoing and future research projects.

- Maintain compliance with laboratory safety and ethical guidelines in all research activities.

- Teach 1 semester course to ChemBE undergraduates.

**Qualifications**

- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

- Strong research background in tissue engineering, biomaterials, immunology, or regenerative medicine.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects from conception through completion.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

- Experience in grant writing and a proven publication record in high-impact journals is preferred.

**Application Requirements**

- Cover letter detailing relevant experience and research interests.

- Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of publications.

- Contact information for three references.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated researcher to join a cutting-edge lab led by Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff, contributing to impactful advances in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

- Strong research background in tissue engineering, biomaterials, immunology, or regenerative medicine.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects from conception through completion.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

- Experience in grant writing and a proven publication record in high-impact journals is preferred.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

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During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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