Director of the Philips Institute for Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology and Founder of a New Program in Tissue Bioengineering

摘要

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position as Director of the Philips Institute, and Chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology, and founder of a new bioengineering research program. The Philips Institute is a university-designated research institute housed within the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology in the School of Dentistry. The Institute has existing research strengths in molecular pathogenesis of oral diseases and oral cancer. The new director/chair will lead the establishment of an additional research program in tissue bioengineering in collaboration with the VCU School of Engineering. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a related field, a strong record of research accomplishments in one or more of the research areas of the Philips Institute, experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations, demonstrated leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.