Open Positions

Clinical and Translational Research

Cluster Hiring of Biomedical, Nanomaterials and Systems Faculty

The College of Engineering at Wayne State University seeks to hire up to six tenure-track faculty in the area of biomedical, nanomaterials, and nanosystems engineering. The cluster hire is part of WSU’s interdisciplinary Nano Center currently comprising more than 20 faculty members. The positions will be hired at the assistant or associate professor levels for the 2013-14 academic year. The selected faculty will become members of one of the following departments based on their qualifications and interest: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, or Electrical and Computer Engineering and may be jointly appointed in the Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences (DCaTS).

Preference will be given to candidates with background that complements existing strengths in the following areas:

1) Biomedical and chemical engineering approaches to targeted imaging and drug delivery, particularly those in perinatal medicine with a focus on drug delivery in pregnancy.

2) Biological response of bio/nanomaterials on cellular biology and organ/tissue functions.

3) Tissue engineering for organ regeneration. and

4) Micro/nano sensors, implants and electronics for disease diagnosis and treatment, health monitoring and rehabilitation.

The successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in an engineering or related field with an outstanding record of scholarship. Candidates are expected to develop federally funded research programs that are nationally and internationally recognized, and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Wayne State University is a comprehensive research university that offers generous and competitive start-up packages. The candidate will have access to a host of resources within the university, including state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities, AFM, TEM,and field-emission SEM, the Nano@Wayne research network and affiliated clinical institutions including the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The emphasis of DCaTS is to apply discoveries generated through research to the development of trials and studies in humans. DCaTS will be housed, in part, in WSU’s new integrative Biomedical Research Building designed to encourage the development of novel methods and approaches to clinical and translational research, enhance informatics and technology resources, and improve training and mentoring.Interested candidates must complete an online faculty application. A curriculum vitae, a cover letter including detailed description of teaching and research interests, reprints of two selected publications, and the names and addresses of at least three references should be submitted in PDF format on the website.

For further information, please contact Professor Guangzhao Mao, chair, Faculty Search Committee at ((313)-577-3804). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 until the positions are filled.

Cardiovascular Medicine

Mid-Level Tenure Track Faculty Position

The Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Clinical and Translational Science (DCaTS) at Wayne State University are seeking applicants for a mid-level tenure track faculty position in clinical and translational research. Individuals with a track record of established, federally funded research that is translational in nature and focused on cardiovascular medicine (hypertension, acute coronary syndrome, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, and cerebrovascular disease), resuscitation, or cardiac arrest are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a solid history of implementation and dissemination of clinical trial protocols, particularly those with a bench to bedside component will be given highest priority.

The emphasis of DCaTS is to apply discoveries generated through research in the laboratory and in preclinical studies to the development of trials and studies in humans. DCaTs will be housed in the new integrative Biomedical Research Building that is designed to encourage the development of novel methods and approaches to clinical and translational research, enhance informatics and technology resources, and improve training and mentoring. DCaTS provides a highly interactive environment with multiple opportunities for multidisciplinary basic and translational research. Anticipated rank for the selected applicant will be at the Associate Professor level with a joint appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine and DCaTS. Compensation and benefits are highly competitive. Protected time and research support are commensurate with such projections.

Interested applicants should electronically submit a letter of interest, along with a curriculum vitae and brief statement regarding their research interests, as a single PDF, to:

Phillip D. Levy, MD, MPH
Associate Director of Clinical Research
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
4201 St. Antoine, UHC-6G, Detroit, MI 48201
WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pediatric Obesity

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Faculty

The Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Clinical and Translational Science (DCaTS) at Wayne State University (WSU) are seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level beginning in Fall 2013, specializing in the area of pediatric obesity. Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree in behavioral sciences, nutrition, biochemistry, epidemiology, genetics, or a closely related field, and at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience. Candidates with demonstrated independent research experience and funding records will receive the strongest consideration.

The candidate is expected to work closely with interdisciplinary faculty members affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Program in Obesity Research and Education at WSU. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to teach graduate or undergraduate nutrition related courses and direct graduate students or post-doctoral fellows in their obesity-related research projects.

WSU is a large, comprehensive, tier I research institution with more than 32,000 students, and the largest single campus medical school in the U.S. Wayne State has approximately $260M annual research expenditures and more than 11,000 graduate students.

The Department of Pediatrics, located at the Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Michigan, is dedicated to the provision of the highest quality of care to all children within not only Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, but throughout the Midwest and in multiple overseas locations. With over 130 full-time faculty members, including board-certified specialists in all sub-specialty areas, over 55 fellows and 125 residents, we enjoy a rich and vibrant academic environment. Educational innovation is a hallmark of our residency and medical school training. Clinical, translational and basic science research provides the architecture for the next decade's practice of pediatrics. Advocacy and outreach are integrated throughout our landscape and our practice.

This unique opportunity is part WSU’s investment in research, which is expected to yield substantial research-intensive growth through the next decade. This expansion includes a multi-institutional local initiative and a novel state-wide translational sciences initiative in partnership with the Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health Care System, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, which play a key role in Michigan's University Research Corridor initiative and is closely involved with TechTown, the area's business incubator . Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, along with the contact information of three references as a single PDF document to the attention of Dr. Sylvie Naar-King, Director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Obesity Research and Education and Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

College of Nursing & DCaTS

Assistant/Associate Professor

The Wayne State University School of Social Work and the Department of Clinical and Translational Science invite applications for a jointly appointed position, tenure track or tenured, with specialized knowledge in health or mental health and clinical and translational research. Candidates must have expertise in one of the following areas: chronic illness, depression, maternal and child health, health disparities, health care utilization or access, or medical social work. Successful candidates will be able to engage in interdisciplinary research and have knowledge and skill in clinical research and evidence-based treatment. Experience in building partnerships between research and practice constituencies is also deemed essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an established record of outstanding and consistent publications and significant external funding to support his/her research and that of doctoral students; and a record of service as a chair or committee member of doctoral students’ dissertation committees. Candidates must be prepared to teach in the School of Social Work and the Department of Clinical and Translational Science. Preference is for candidates whose research and teaching demonstrate knowledge of issues and concerns of urban, poor or vulnerable populations, including minorities of color. Hiring contingent on budgetary resources. Please apply online Posting Number 038087

College of Engineering, Department of Computer Sciences & DCaTS

Faculty (rank to be determined) Computational Systems Biology/Bioinformatics

As part of a considerable expansion in the area of computational systems biology and bioinformatics, Wayne State University (WSU) is recruiting several new faculty at all levels. These positions are joint appointments between a newly created Department of Clinical and Translational Science (DCaTS) and other departments, including but not limited to the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics in the School of Medicine and the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering, Positions are with tenure or on a tenure track and rank will depend on the qualifications of the applicant. Appropriate start-up resources will be made available for each position to allow the candidate to establish a competitive externally funded research program.

The emphasis of DCaTS is to apply discoveries generated through research in the laboratory and in preclinical studies, to the development of trials and studies in humans. DCaTs will be housed in the new integrative Biomedical Research Building that is designed to encourage the development of novel methods and approaches to clinical and translational research, enhance informatics and technology resources, and improve training and mentoring. DCaTS provides a highly interactive environment with multiple opportunities for multidisciplinary basic and translational research.

These positions are available as part of an initiative to create a Center for Bioinformatics/Computational Systems Biology linking the Department of Computer Science and the School of Medicine (Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development) within DCaTS. These positions add to our recent hires in the same area, and complement very strong existing research groups within these departments.

Successful applicants are expected to establish and maintain vigorous, externally funded research programs that integrate with existing computational, genomic, and personalized medicine efforts, as well as participate in education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

WSU is a large, comprehensive, tier I research institution with over 30,000 students and the largest single campus medical school on the continent. This unique opportunity is part of a Detroit renaissance, in which WSU’s investment in research is expected to yield substantial research-intensive growth through the next decade. This expansion includes a multi-institutional local initiative and a novel state-wide translational sciences initiative in partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System and other Michigan research universities and institutions. Additional information describing the university-wide effort can be found reviewing the links

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests and should be sent by email to Caryn Volpe. The search will remain open until all positions have been filled.