Assistant/Associate Professor of Translational Omics

Duties and Responsibilities: Apply cutting-edge scientific knowledge and advanced experimental methodologies to develop impactful solutions for complex kidney diseases affecting both animals and humans. Develop and sustain an innovative, independently funded research program in translational omics and biomarker discovery. Apply advanced multi-omic technologies to identify molecular pathways and biomarkers associated with CKD and AKI. Leverage NC State's extensive clinical nephrology caseload and biobanking resources to enable high-impact translational research. Collaborate with faculty in molecular physiology, engineering, genomics, and computational biology to integrate omics data with mechanistic studies. Secure extramural funding (e.g., NIH R01, USDA AFRI, foundation, and industry-sponsored research). Mentor DVM students, PhD students, DVM-PhD trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical house officers. Participate in graduate and professional teaching in areas such as systems biology, translational omics, renal physiology, and comparative diagnostics. Engage in interdisciplinary center-building initiatives including collaborative program project or center-level grant development. Promote comparative medicine by translating discoveries from veterinary patients to human health applications. Contribute to the national and international visibility of the College of Veterinary Medicine through scholarship and collaboration. Clinical duty within the Nephrology-Urology service if desired (up to 5 weeks per year).Other Responsibilities - This position will significantly enhance the College of Veterinary Medicine's research, teaching, and translational missions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines to build an internationally recognized program in translational omics and biomarker discovery. Specific expectations include: Contributing to the development and submission of competitive extramural funding mechanisms, including NIH R01 awards, multi-investigator P01 or U-level center grants, and institutional training grants (e.g., T32) aligned with the strategic objectives of the Translational Kidney Health Center of Excellence (TKHC). Engaging in substantive cross-institutional collaborations with investigators at Duke University and the UNC Kidney Center to advance comparative and translational nephrology research. Supporting the design and execution of clinical translational trials in partnership with the Veterinary Nephrology and Urology Service, facilitating the bidirectional integration of mechanistic discovery and patient-centered investigation. Collaborating with molecular physiology and translational immunology faculty within the TKHC to translate omics discoveries into mechanistic and therapeutic advances.

Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience - One of the following: DVM or equivalent; MD or equivalent; PhD or equivalent Record of impactful record of scholarly achievement All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Other Required Qualifications - Demonstrated record of achievement as an independent researcher, educator, and/or clinician, with expertise in cutting-edge translational omics technologies. A record of collegial and productive interactions with faculty, staff and students. Interest and enthusiasm for training and mentorship, particularly with regard to graduate students, house officers, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Comfort and experience working with highly interdisciplinary and collaborative faculty with an emphasis on biomedical and translational research. Strong desire to establish collaborative relationships both within the university and with the private and public sectors. Excellent communication skills. Experience with extramurally funded research programs.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD, DVM/PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree Expertise in omics technologies (proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, lipidomics, or systems biology) Experience analyzing large multi-omic datasets Track record or strong potential for NIH or equivalent extramural funding Experience collaborating across biomedical and computational disciplines Experience in translational biomedical research Required License(s) or Certification(s) - N/AValid NC Driver's License required - NoCommercial Driver's License required - NoRecruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date - 03/31/2026 Anticipated Close Date - 04/27/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications Special Instructions to Applicants - Please include a Cover Letter, CV and contact information for at least three professional references.