Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science CenterAlbuquerque, NM, United States|req36819Posted on: 6/1/2026 Back to SearchAssistant Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science Center Posting Numberreq36819 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentResearch Initiatives (731E) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe
University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe University of New Mexico's Clinical and Translational Science Center (SW CACTI) seeks a faculty member to join the
Mentored Career Development (K12) Scholar Program at the Assistant Professor level on either a tenure- or flex-track beginning in 2026. A broad-based talent search is underway: Individuals engaged in all types of clinical and translational research relevant to the School of Medicine Departments (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation,
Neurosurgery), The Cancer Center, College of Pharmacy and College of Population Health are encouraged to apply. The successful Scholar candidate will have 75% of their effort committed to their research and 25% committed to other duties. Candidates with M.D., Pharm D, Ph.D., or equivalent degrees, who have motivation and interest to become independently funded in clinical and translational research, are encouraged to
apply. The goal of the K12 Scholar Program is to enhance the career development and training of early career faculty in clinical and translational research, emphasizing multidisciplinary, team-based approaches with the overarching goal of promoting clinical and translational investigation that will improve health and prevent disease. Candidates will be expected to aggressively pursue extramural funding while in the
program. The Program will train and foster the career development of early career faculty to become the next generation of researchers who will perform clinical and translational scientific investigation in multidisciplinary, collaborative research settings. The Scholar will be known as a SW CACTI K12 Clinical and Translational Science Center Scholar. The program will include an educational component tailored to the
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