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Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty Position
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology
University of Rochester Medical Center
The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. We seek a creative, enthusiastic scientist with clear potential to secure extramural funding for their research program (active extramural funding is required for candidates for Associate or Full Professor) who will synergize with the highly collaborative environment of the Department and the strategic initiatives of the Medical Center’s broader research community.
The Department, which has added ten tenure-track faculty members over the past several years, offers outstanding research and graduate training environments. Established research strengths in the department revolve around cell signaling in the context of physiology and disease and includes: calcium signaling, G protein-coupled receptor pharmacology and signaling, ion channel structure/function, and mitochondrial biology. While applicants with research interests in all areas in pharmacology and physiology are encouraged to apply, applicants with research programs that bridge the above department strengths with current institutional strategic initiatives in structural biology, neuroscience, immunotherapeutics, RNA biology, and cancer biology are of particular interest. The successful applicant will receive a highly competitive start-up package, generous laboratory space, and access to a wide range of state-of-the-art core facilities.
The University of Rochester Medical Center, the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the adjacent Schools of Arts, Sciences and Engineering are part of a private, world-class research university, providing excellent opportunities for highly diverse, cross-disciplinary interactions and collaborations.
Use the following link to apply: apply.interfolio.com/188735
Include a cover letter addressed to Dr. Robert Dirksen, Lewis Pratt Ross Professor and Chair of Pharmacology and Physiology; curriculum vitae; 2–3-page description of research plans; 2-3 recent key publications; optional Diversity/Inclusion Statement and three references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should be received by December 1, 2026.
Posted August 21, 2026
Postdoctoral Position in Ion Channel Biophysics/Sperm Physiology
Yale School of Medicine, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology
The Chung Lab at Yale University (www.jeanjuchunglab.org) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated electrophysiologist to join our dynamic and expanding research team. This position is ideal for an independent, quantitative-minded scientist with a deep curiosity for the mechanism of life and interest in translational application.
Our lab investigates the critical role of ion channels and membrane receptors in regulating reproductive signaling pathways and the fertilization process. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, combining genetic manipulation, protein engineering, and advanced imaging with insights from human genetics and evolution.
This is a full-time postdoctoral position with secure NIH funding for projects on the CatSper ion channel and sperm physiology through 2030. Trainees are also strongly encouraged to apply for postdoctoral fellowships during their tenure in the lab.
Pioneering Research Projects: The successful candidate will take a leading role in one of two key projects.
(1) Acrosomal ion channel investigation: Characterize novel ion channels in the sperm acrosome using direct patch-clamprecording, functional imaging of isolated acrosome, and/or heterologous expression systems.
(2) CatSper Channel Drug Discovery: Perform detailed biophysical and pharmacological analysis of the first-ever functional chimeric CatSper channels in newly developed stable cell lines and conduct hit validation from high-throughput screening in human sperm.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. with a strong background in ion channel biology, membrane receptor, or drug discovery.
- Extensive hands-on technical expertise in electrophysiology (patch-clamp).
- Experience with dynamic functional imaging is highly preferred.
Professional Development and Training:
As a postdoctoral trainee in the Chung lab, you will have the opportunity to learn and master a variety of cutting-edge techniques, including mouse and human genetics, proteomics, comparative genomics, advanced imaging technologies including super-resolution and electron microscopy.
To Apply:
Please send a single PDF file to Jean-Ju Chung at jean-ju.chung@yale.edu containing the following:
(1) A brief cover letter outlining your research interests and career goals
(2) Your Curriculum Vitae
(3) Contact information of three professional references
Posted 11 February 2026