Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Cardiac Muscle Research

Description

The successful candidate will be expected have an innovative research program in cardiovascular research with significant extramural funding (e.g., NIH etc.). Research target areas include cellular, molecular, and physiological myofilament biology, proteinopathies, structure, single molecule biophysics, gene therapy, etc. Candidates who perform research or are interested in investigating Duchenne dilated cardiomyopathy (Duchenne-DCM), are particularly encouraged to apply.

Excellent opportunities exist at Mount Sinai for interdisciplinary research collaborations with an active community of basic biomedical and clinical scientists in world class graduate and medical school departments, as well as access to huge patient electronic data base and participation in numerous Centers and Institutes of Excellence that include: Cardiovascular Imaging Center; Center for Scientific Diversity; Center for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship; Center for Bioinformatics; Center for Precision Disease Modeling; Black Family Stem Cell Institute; Mindich Child Health and Development Institute; Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute; The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine; Drug Discovery Institute; Icahn Genomics Institute; Institute for Regenerative Medicine; Artificial Intelligence and Human Health and Institute for Health Equity Research; Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute; and the Friedman Brain Institute.

The successful candidate will have dedicated state-of-the-art laboratory space, access to outstanding core facilities, administrative support, generous start-up funding, and a mortgage assistance program. Outstanding Mount Sinai benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; partial tuition reimbursement for the employee and qualified family members; optional retirement plans; as well as access to New York City recreation and cultural activities and more, with Central Park as your back yard

Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, (T/TE)

Institute: Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) Department: Medicine (Cardiology)

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain an independent, well-funded, research programParticipate in the development and conduct of innovative and significant researchPublish in high-impact journalsActively collaborate with Physicians in Mount Sinai Fuster Heart HospitalPlay an active role in training graduate and medical students, as well as postdoctoral and medical fellowsParticipate in appropriate Institute events, including faculty meetings, seminars, and retreats
QualificationsPhD and/or MD degreeStrong publication record, commensurate with level of experienceSignificant funding

Preferred Qualifications:

Impactful postdoctoral research experienceActive extramural research fundingStrong writing and communication skillsMulti-disciplinary, collaborative training and researchEstablish cross-departmental research teams linking cardiac muscle investigators with electrophysiology physicians to study mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis and cardiomyopathy progression.

Assistant Professor level position: 125K to 175K

Associate Professor level position: 175K to 200K

Professor level position: 200K to 250K

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