The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member, appointment-stream, as a Research Assistant Professor. The candidate will work in the Rohan lab located at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), which is one of the largest institutes dedicated to reproductive biology and women’s health. Research at the Institute centers on embryonic, fetal, and placental development, pregnancy, microbiology, gonadal biology, female and male fertility, gynecology, pelvic floor health, female cancer, health services, and wellness. Intense translational and clinical research bridges basic discoveries with mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. The modern facility spans 125,000 sq ft of laboratories, core facilities, and animal research units. MWRI is committed to providing outstanding training and research experience in reproductive biology and development and is proud to support the advancement of graduate students and Postdoctoral fellows in the Health Sciences Schools of the University of Pittsburgh.

Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry and a minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical lab experience. The incumbent will be an active member of the leadership team within the Rohan lab and will work on multiple research projects. They will participate in decision-making regarding project execution, research directions, personnel recruitment, and laboratory growth. They will review experimental data, contribute to novel research ideas, and perform exploratory projects. Furthermore, they will participate in grant applications and draft and/or review abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, theses, and dissertations. 

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