Opportunity Details
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tenure
Assistant Professor
Faculty Position - WashU-Women's Reproductive Health Research
Prospective candidates should hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and have completed postgraduate residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Candidates should have a strong record of academic productivity and commitment to a research career. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
We offer competitive start-up funding, well-designed laboratory space, advanced training opportunities, and an accomplished group of mentors as part of the K12 program. The applicant will have access to outstanding core facilities in the Center for Reproductive Health Sciences and biorepositories for basic and translational research opportunities and an excellent research infrastructure in the Division of Clinical Research. In addition, the applicant will also have access to world-class resources at WashU Medicine. Candidates will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community with access to state-of-the-art facilities, experienced mentors, and a collaborative research environment. Applicants will be expected to establish a dynamic, interactive, extramurally-funded research program and share our commitment to education by teaching or supervising post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate trainees, medical students, residents and clinical fellows. Duties may involve other scholarly activities as assigned by the Department. Per NIH K12 program requirements, WRHR Scholars must devote a minimum of 75% full-time professional effort (or 50% for surgical specialties) to research and career development activities supported by this program.
Prospective candidates should hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and have completed postgraduate residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Candidates should have a strong record of academic productivity and commitment to a research career. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
Applicants should submit the following documents under Other Documentation:
- NIH-style Biosketch
- NIH-style Other Support
- Individual Development Plan (3-page maximum): this section should outline applicant's short- and long-term career goals, an assessment of current skills and gaps, and a set of planned training, mentoring, and professional development activities to achieve as a Scholar, with timelines of goal fulfilment. Examples of specific courses/training and two potential mentors should be included.
Application review starts immediately and will continue on a rolling basis.
Nandini Raghuraman, MD, MSCI
9/10/2025
No end date
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