https://careers.awra.org Latest AWRA Career Center Jobs Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:34:40 Z https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22335994/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-plant-biology https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22335994/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-plant-biology University Park, Pennsylvania, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Plant Biology POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Biology at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The search is open to any area of plant biology, an area of strength in our department and across Penn State. Successful candidates may work at any level of organization, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Innovation in cutting-edge research approaches, including, but not limited to, cell and molecular biology, physiology, omics, bioinformatics, and fundamental research relevant to pressing societal challenges, is a key criterion. The successful applicant is expected to develop and/or maintain an independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, leading to groundbreaking advances in their field; to provide excellent, innovative instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences; and to contribute active service to the department, college, university, professional community, and the public. Competitive applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will possess a Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, or a related field before beginning employment at Penn State; will demonstrate potential for developing an externally funded and collaborative research program; and will demonstrate the potential to contribute to the Department's and College's teaching and service missions. Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same qualifications as the assistant professor, as well as a strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service. Penn State's University Park Campus brings together a vast array of researchers presenting exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences serve as a hub for life sciences research at Penn State, bringing together scientists from across the University to address fundamental questions and societal challenges. The Huck Institutes supports Centers and Institutes, including the Plant Institute; graduate programs, including the Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology; and manages shared and core facilities with instrumentation and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other technologies. This position features a competitive start-up package. Applications submitted electronically by August 24, 2026, will receive full consideration, and should include the following: A brief cover letter that highlights the applicant's most relevant qualifications for a faculty position at Penn State. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications. Two statements addressing: Research accomplishments, plans, and vision, including anticipated funding strategies (up to 3 pages, including figures and references), Teaching experience, philosophy, and/or interests (up to 3 pages). Share how you would contribute to creating/maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all students within teaching and learning spaces. Application materials may comprise no more than 4 documents, each with a size limit of 5MB. Applicants may need to combine materials to meet the 4-document limit and should ensure all documents are uploaded and correct prior to final submission. The Biology Department sits at the nexus of the life sciences at Penn State, where our highly collegial, interdisciplinary culture removes barriers to collaboration, enhances the value of our discoveries, and enriches our daily experiences. Biology is a welcoming community whose goal is to help all students, postdocs, staff, and faculty thrive. Our educational mission is to produce lifelong learners and a science-literate public, and to train the next generation of scientists and problem solvers. As part of our land-grant mission, we focus on benefiting our local and global communities. Our research has tangible, positive impacts on food security, health, economic development, sustainability, and conservation. Questions about the position and the Department of Biology at Penn State may be directed at the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Prof. Michael Axtell, by e-mail at mja18@psu.edu . BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page . (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Tenure-Track-Faculty-Position-in-Plant-Biology_REQ_0000077737-1 CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here . Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-93c6bd1bbc5c744cbb964f4693529b88 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:52:21 -0400 https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22304552/pharmacogenomics-precision-medicine-tenure-track-faculty-position https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22304552/pharmacogenomics-precision-medicine-tenure-track-faculty-position Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor rank. The ideal candidate will have research experience in one or more of the following areas: clinical and translational sciences, precision medicine, genotype/phenotype discovery, medication outcome phenotyping, therapeutic biomedical engineering, health care implementation science, data science (pharmacoanalytics), toxicology, or pharmacovigilance. The incumbent is expected to complement or actively contribute to the Pittsburgh Pharmacogenomics (PittPGx) program and Pharmacogenomics Center of Excellence, as well as develop meaningful collaborations with other researchers within the School of Pharmacy, Schools of Health Sciences, and external organizations. As a faculty member, the Candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. This is an on campus, full-time 12-month position. The Department is housed in the School of Pharmacy, one of the six Schools of Health Sciences. The school offers a professional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, and post-professional fellowship and graduate degree programs (M.S. and Ph.D.). The Pharm.D. and Ph.D. degree programs are delivered as non-virtual programs. Some Masters programs are virtual or hybrid. Responsibilities for faculty position include:   • The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent, competitively funded research program.   • Develop a successful track record of scholarship, which includes peer-reviewed publications and competitive grantsmanship related to pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, or other focus area as outlined above.   • Provide mentorship and teaching of students, fellows, and other trainees.   • Service on committees relevant to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department, School, and University. The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, leadership, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The applicant may also wish to take full advantage of the Department's strong and long-standing partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), which is a world-class academic medical center in Pittsburgh. The University of Pittsburgh provides extensive resources and opportunities for independent and multi-disciplinary collaborative funded research. In addition to effective teaching and productive scholarship, the applicant will provide service to the University, profession, and community. This faculty position may be union eligible. Minimum objective qualifications; other desirable qualifications: Requirements for the position:  •A doctoral degree from an accredited university in pharmacy, medicine, public health,   healthcare outcomes, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field.  •Expertise in genomic-based drug research, precision medicine, or other focus area as outlined above.  •An established track record of peer-reviewed publications and competitive grantsmanship Preferred qualifications for the position: •Experience in teaching in professional and/or graduate programs •Priority will be given to candidates with a proven track record of competitive extramural funding. •Proficiency with implementation of artificial intelligence in research will also be viewed as valuable expertise. Rank and/or title; salary range or minimum: Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The academic rank and salary are competitive and will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Tenure/tenure-stream/non-tenure stream; full/part-time: This is a tenure stream, full-time position.  Apply through University website. https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26002860&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York Please direct specific inquiries to Dr. James Coons (coonsjc@upmc.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Wed, 27 May 2026 12:21:05 -0400 https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22171901/assistant-associate-laboratory-director-at-upmc https://careers.awra.org/jobs/rss/22171901/assistant-associate-laboratory-director-at-upmc Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director at UPMC   The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting Clinical Laboratory Geneticists as the Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director at the UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories, at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Professor in the Appointment Stream. The primary responsibility will include analysis and interpretation of results, preparation and reviewing of final test reports, and reporting of karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analysis in oncological, prenatal, and postnatal specimens. The Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director will assist the Medical Director in the overall direction, supervision, and administration of the operations related to specimen handling, testing, and reporting in an accurate, proficient, and expedient manner while ensuring client and patient confidentiality. Working in an academic laboratory with state-of-the-art testing technologies, the candidate will be expected to develop and validate in-house assays for applications in oncology and other areas of clinical relevance. Other responsibilities include helping in the maintenance of standard operating procedure manuals, and quality control practices, and directing cytogenetics technical staff in the performance of proficiency testing programs as required by the regulatory and licensing agencies (CLIA, CAP).  The Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director will closely interact within the Division of Molecular & Genomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and will participate in the education of Pathology and OB/GYN residents/fellows, as well as training of LGG fellows through the ACGME-accredited program. Innovation is an important part of our activities, and we expect that the candidate will participate in publishing, collaborating, and developing new tests. Departmental and institutional support is available for teaching and research activities. Salary and Benefits : Salary will be commensurate with experience. The individual will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan. APPLICATION: Submit CV and letter of interest in confidence to University of Pittsburgh Talent acquisition job number  26001309  ( https://www.join.pitt.edu ). The letter of interest should be addressed to:  Dr. Liron Pantanowitz MD PhD MHA  Chair and Professor of Pathology  UPMC/University of Pittsburgh  For more information, contact: Dr. Mahmoud Aarabi, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Pathology Medical Director of the UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories aarabim@upmc.edu The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.     Qualifications : MD/DO and/or PhD candidates in Biology that are ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) or Cytogenetics are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing of oncology specimens, and to candidates with experience in development of new molecular and cytogenetic tests such as Optical Genome Mapping.   Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:06:20 -0400