Faculty Professor - Full-Time - Military veterans preferred

The Department of Radiation Oncology is recruiting outstanding faculty at the Professor level (appointment stream) to staff the Trivedi Institute for Space Biomedicine.

Qualified candidates must have a background in mammalian/human biology through high altitude and zero gravity space and synthetic approaches. The engineering of cell-cell interactions and of cellular signaling pathways will be based on a strong foundation of basic biomedical, biology, and chemistry expertise is critical in order to be able to lead and develop new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. The understanding, prediction, and reprogramming of pathways and cell interactions will require chemical, physical, and computational tools, and the modeling of synthetic biology designs will reduce experimental trial-and-error. A concomitant background in DNA synthesis and AI modeling will allow the incumbent to develop through high-throughput approaches. The institute will also emphasize a shift to "systems", where cells are designed to work together and be integrated with traditional materials or electronics, thus experience in such protocols is preferred.

The Space Biomedicine Program at the University of Pittsburgh is at the forefront of integrating space biology with advanced biomedical research. Its mission is to develop innovative technologies to safeguard human health and optimize performance in space, while also translating the knowledge gained from space research into solutions for terrestrial healthcare. In addition to its research focus, the program has a second mission: to promote education and outreach in space biomedicine. It aims to establish a robust educational environment that not only supports the University of Pittsburgh but also engages domestic and global partners, preparing the next generation of space researchers and advancing knowledge in this critical field. This program will feature an innovative and interdisciplinary doctoral program designed specifically to train the next generation of researchers capable of pioneering new frontiers in astronaut precision medicine.

The Department of Radiation Oncology has a mission of providing exceptional patient care, innovating next-generation research solutions to improve cancer patient outcomes, and educating future caregivers and researchers. The department includes multiple NIH-funded researchers at all levels, with junior faculty funded on R03 and K08 awards as well as senior faculty leading R01 and P50 (SPORE) awards. Our department also has a strong mentorship program with regard to research training with current residents who have resident research grants through foundations such as ASCO and RSNA. Research faculty in the department are actively involved in multiple world-class research programs within Hillman, including Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, Cancer Therapeutics, Cancer Virology, and Genome Stability Programs. Specialized resources within the Center for Precision Radiobiology, led by faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology, include a stereotactic small animal irradiator as well as a dedicated radiochemistry laboratory for unsealed source radiopharmaceutical therapy research. The clinical department is actively involved in clinical trials through NRG Oncology, ECOG-ACRIN, Alliance, SWOG, and ETCTN trial networks, as well as investigator-initiated trials with a dedicated radiation oncology disease team and clinical research that extends out to over 25 clinical sites.

To apply for a position, go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and search requisition #25005511.

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