Faculty Instructor Research - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh

Research Instructor

RANK/TITLE:

Research Instructor (1-5 years of experience) in Non-Tenure/Appointment Stream

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

Division of Hepatic, Kidney, and Transplantation Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is seeking a Research Instructor, non-tenure/appointment stream. The successful candidate will contribute to varied research activities in the Laboratory of Dr. Anthony J. Demetris.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Responsibilities will include the design and execution of experimental plans, analysis, and presentation of data as well as other assignments related to scientific development (e.g., writing manuscripts, reviews, and supervising/teaching other fellows). Studies focus on human organ-based immunology with respect to allograft and tumor rejection and tolerance and mechanical extra-corporeal perfusion studies using tissue samples subjected to multiplex labeling, digital imaging with image analysis, and spatial genomics and proteomics. The position will be responsible for participation in seminars, professional development opportunities, manuscript preparation and publication, and presentations at scientific meetings. To ensure the candidate’s successful advancement, feedback and performance evaluations will be provided.

JOB DUTIES:

A Research Instructor position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Anthony J. Demetris, Department of Pathology, Division of Hepatic and Transplantation Pathology. The research histology lab provides routine and specialized histology, single and multiplex immunohistochemistry, digital slide scanning, image analysis, and spatial genomics and proteomics. The lab operates in a collaborative manner serving as the Core Pathology, Digital Imaging, Image Analysis, and Spatial Genomics and Proteomic Laboratory for corporate and NIH-sponsored multicenter clinical trials involving immunosuppression modulation and mechanical extra-corporeal perfusion trials. Applicants will participate in tissue specimen analysis and thereby provide research, clinical, and diagnostic needs to identify innovative approaches in allograft and tumor rejection and tolerance and mechanical extra-corporeal perfusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MD or PhD degree. Training in medicine and organ-based immunobiology, digital imaging, image analysis, and spatial genomics, and proteomics is an attractive attribute for the position.

2. Work Experience of at least 1-5 years conducting independent experiments related to organ-based tissue biology, digital imaging, and image and mRNA expression analysis and interpretation, writing skills and leadership in a collaborative environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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