Translational Research Faculty Position in Urology

Job Posting: Translational Research Faculty- New York, New York

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) is recruiting a full-time basic science research faculty member committed to the development of a translational research program in the following fields: imaging science, image-guided therapy, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and/or molecular, developmental, stem cell biology with relevance to urological cancer and/or benign urological diseases. This position is at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level as a tenure line. The Department of Urology is committed to advancing the fundamental basic science of urological diseases and to translating these discoveries for improving human health care. Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualified candidates will have appropriate education and training backgrounds (e.g. Ph.D. and/or M.D./PhD, and postdoctoral fellowship) in relevant biological and engineering disciplines, and demonstrated potential or a proven track record of publications, and extramural funding. A history of successful collaboration with clinical colleagues is highly desired. The faculty will be expected to work closely with clinician colleagues in urology and related fields to formulate novel research directions and collaborations to advance urological sciences.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have appropriate education and training backgrounds (e.g. Ph.D . and/or M.D./P.hD, and postdoctoral fellowship ) in relevant biological and engineering disciplines, and demonstrated potential or a proven track record of publications, and extramural funding. A history of successful collaboration with clinical colleagues is highly desired. The faculty will be expected to work closely with clinician colleagues in urology and related fields to formulate novel research directions and collaborations to advance urological sciences. This position has opportunities in leadership and establishing the translational research agenda for the department.

Additional Description:

The right candidate will:

• Play an instrumental role in advancing the Department of Urology's mission specific to driving research, discovery, and innovation through our multidisciplinary translational research initiatives and program.

• Develop a robust basic science, translational, and/or clinical research program, with focus on extramural grants, publications, trainee education, and cutting-edge innovation.

• Cultivate leadership skills and development, through various channels and departmental and institutional programs and initiatives.

• Work with and mentor junior faculty and residents

• Be dedicated to the education of the next generation of diverse leaders in urologic care.

• Participate in department mentorship, conferences, resident/fellow education, and training.

• Serve a diverse population and build relationships with support staff and faculty.

• Competitive Salary and WCM Health Insurance and Benefits.

Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full-time employment not including bonuses, clinical incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, specialty, training, and hospital/community needs. The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

About us:

Weill Cornell Medicine: Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. WCM is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists -faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization- are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NYP/WCM Upper East Side, NYP/WCM Lower Manhattan Hospital, NYP/WCM Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NYP Queens. At WCM, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients. The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology is ranked 4th in the Nation via U.S. News and World Report's 2025 ranking list and ranked 11th for federal research grant funding for 2025 Blueridge NIH funding.

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Interested applicants should send the following documents to Ani Karapetyan, Academic and Faculty Affairs Manager, at: ( ) for the WCM Department of Urology:

• Curriculum vitae

• Bibliography

• Statement of interest