Faculty Position in Mitochondrial Biology

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Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Cell
Biology invites applicants for faculty positions at the level of
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) with scientific
interests in mitochondrial function in the context of neuroscience,
cardiovascular biology, tumor development and metastasis, and alcohol-
induced tissue injury. Successful candidates will interact and develop
collaborations with well-established investigators in these and
related areas, with the goal of developing effective, multi-
investigator groups in focused research themes. Applications from
individuals with MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent degrees, investigative
backgrounds and active grant funding are welcome. Preference will be
accorded to federally funded investigators with vigorous research
programs in the target areas listed, and to those with established
capabilities of collaborating effectively with others.

Thomas Jefferson University is home to one of the largest and most
active groups of investigators in a Department of Pathology in the
United States with a strong focus on mitochondrial biology and
pathobiology and a national reputation in alcohol research. Key areas
of interest include cellular signaling pathways, neurodegenerative
diseases, alcohol-induced tissue and cellular injury, computational
and systems biology, tumor biology, cell death and mitochondrial
dynamics. Active transdepartmental centers, including the Kimmel
Cancer Center and the Farber Institute for Neurosciences provide a
framework for programmatic development. Important collaborations both
among departmental investigators and between departmental scientists
and others on campus encompass the areas of concentration for which we
currently seek applicants.

All correspondence should include the following: curriculum vitae;
names and contact information for at least three professional
references; summary of current and pending grant support; and an
introductory letter emphasizing professional and investigative goals,
active collaborations and anticipated career development. Additional
information regarding this position can be obtained from Dr. Gyorgy
Hajnoczky (gyorgy.h...@jefferson.edu) or Dr. Jan B. Hoek
(jan....@jefferson.edu). Please send correspondence to: Ms. Joanie
Johnson, Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Thomas
Jefferson University, 1020 Locust Street, Rm 269 JAH, Philadelphia, PA
19107, USA and mention Faculty Position Mitochondrial Biology.

Closing Statement: Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson
University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and
compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region,
educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of
disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future
of clinical care.

Thomas Jefferson University is composed of three colleges--Jefferson
Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies and Jefferson
College of Health Professions. The three colleges enroll more than
2,600 future physicians, scientists and health care professionals.
Founded in 1824, Jefferson Medical College is one of the largest
private medical schools in the nation, with among the largest living
alumni group.

As an academic medical center within a regional healthcare system,
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to excellence in
patient care, patient safety and the quality of the healthcare
experience. In 2007 U.S. News & World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson
Hospitals among the nations top medical centers for nine specialties.
Begun in 1825, the Hospital now has 957 licensed acute care beds, with
major programs in a wide range of clinical specialties and provides
services at four locations--the main hospital facility and at the
Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, both in center city Philadelphia,
at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia and at Jefferson
HealthCARE in Voorhees, New Jersey.

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access to employment. All present and future employees at Jefferson
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color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, age disability or veterans status, but by their individual
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