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Ignite Scholar: Pathway to a Tenure Track Faculty Position for Emerging Elite Scholars

Are you a high-achieving biomedical researcher or educator ready to take the next step toward an academic career? The Ignite Scholar Program at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) offers an unparalleled opportunity for recent postdoctoral fellows or PhD graduates to be part of its second class of Ignite Scholars. Embark on a fast-track path to a tenure-track faculty position. This innovative program offers two dynamic tracks—Research and Graduate Education in Biomedical Science & Innovation, each tailored to provide the mentorship, resources, and support you need to thrive as a future leader in biomedical research or education.

As an Ignite Scholar, you will be immersed in innovative research and educational experiences that will lay the foundation for your future success:

How will you benefit?

Upon successfully completing this two-to-three-year program and meeting professional benchmarks, you will be automatically appointed to a tenure-track assistant professor position—a seamless transition from early career scholar to full-fledged academic leader.

Mentorship & Career Development:

You will receive personalized guidance and support from a dedicated mentor, ensuring that you stay on track to meet your goals. Regular check-ins with a guidance committee will help you to refine your research, enhance your teaching skills, and accelerate your career progression.

Why NEOMED?
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

The Ignite Scholar role is ideal for talented biomedical researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree and seek a mentored pathway toward a tenure track faculty position. The program has two tracks, (1) research and (2) graduate education in biomedical science and innovation. The research track is designed to provide a platform for building a robust research program with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior mentor at NEOMED to develop an independent research career. Fields of study include: neuroscience and hearing research, cardiovascular or cancer biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics.

After successful completion of the two-to-three-year program, including meeting productivity criteria and demonstration of teaching competence, the scholar will automatically be appointed to a tenure track assistant professor position.

Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience:

Skills:

Personal Attributes:

Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.