Assistant Professor (Cardiovascular Scientist,T

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (Cardiovascular Scientist)
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) - Department of Anatomy Biochemistry and Physiology
Location: UH Manoa (Kakaako Campus)
Date Posted: November 10 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment; first review will begin November 26 2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Monthly Type: 11 Month (F3M11)
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (1.0 Full Time Equivalent)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Position numberT UHM JABSOM Department of Anatomy Biochemistry & Physiology; 1.0 FTE 11-month; to begin approximately January 2026 pending position clearance and availability of funds; renewal subject to performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Anatomy Biochemistry and Physiology JABSOM University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) seeks a Cardiovascular researcher to support the Departments basic science and translational research in cardiovascular diseases and to support the teaching/mentoring mission of the JABSOM. Duties at the JABSOM will include:

Teaching: 20%

Teach courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students medical students and residents according to department needs and priorities.
Serve as a tutor in Problem Based Learning (PBL) tutorial(s).

Research: 60%

Participate in and support of existing research interests while developing own laboratory and translational research interests.
Collaborate with other principal investigators engaged in various aspects of cardiovascular research.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals in the field of cardiovascular disease.
Other scholarly activities as assigned.

Service: 20%

Serve committees for the department school and/or University.
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to participating in community engagement activities separately or in conjunction with the Department of Anatomy Biochemistry and Physiology.

Minimum Qualifications (Assistant Professor)

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in the field of Biosciences or a closely related field such as Biomedical Sciences Molecular Biology Physiology or Biochemistry from a college or university of recognized standing.
Two (2) years of postdoctoral research experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in cardiovascular research with a strong research aptitude and publication record.
Demonstrated ability to obtain independent extramural research funding.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated research interest and/or expertise in the immunologic/inflammatory aspects of cardiovascular diseases.
Published research findings as the first author in high quality peer-reviewed journals in the field of cardiovascular research.
Demonstrated extensive experience in cardiovascular physiology biochemistry or anatomy.
Previous experience providing lectures for undergraduate graduate or medical students.
Previous experience serving as a tutor in small group teaching in medical education like PBL.

To Apply:
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Address:

Department of Anatomy Biochemistry & Physiology
Attn: Michele Tom
651 Ilalo Street BSB 119
Honolulu HI 96813

Inquiries: Michele Tom; ;

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DescriptionTitle: Assistant Professor (Cardiovascular Scientist)Position Number:THiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) - Department of Anatomy Biochemistry and PhysiologyLocation: UH Manoa (Kakaako Campus)Date Posted: November 10 2025Closing Date: Continuous recruitment; first revie...