We are recruiting several individuals to join our faculty as part of the phased expansion of the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, Next Generation Reproductive Sciences program.  These positions will enhance the University’s current interdisciplinary strengths in Immunobiology, Perinatology, Genomics, Epidemiology and Big Data as part of a larger Precision Medicine Initiative.  The positions will be filled by scientists possessing a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and join our collaborative Reproductive Sciences focused research programs.  Investigators with the following areas of focus are encouraged to apply: (1) Immunobiology, with particular focus in Tumor Immunology, Developmental Immunology, or Microbiome Research; (2) Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology. Expertise in Big-Data Sciences, and/or iPSC biology is highly desirable.

The Mott Center  is the basic research unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which has been ranked among the top 5 OB/GYN departments for research in the country. The Mott Center is home to the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and houses the Genome Sciences Core, the University-wide genomics/epigenomics core which provides informatics support for its services.

Successful applicants will be considered for faculty appointments at all levels, although those beginning their career are encouraged to apply.  All are expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that complements the strengths of the Center; and  participate actively in both graduate and undergraduate education. The Mott Center and Wayne State University are highly collaborative environments and successful applicants are expected to establish collaborative research programs that complement existing research focus areas. Groups of candidates with established record of collaborative/team projects are also encouraged to apply. 

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names of three references to Sharon Pepe at mottfaculty@wayne.edu.  Applications must also be submitted online via the Wayne State University On-Line Hiring System Posting #044980.  These positions include competitive compensation and start up packages commensurate with experience. Minority candidates as well as those beginning their career are particularly encouraged to apply.  The search will remain open until all positions have been filled.