Tenure-track Faculty Position

Tenure-track Faculty Position Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology & Hepatology New York, New YorkWe are seeking to hire outstanding early, mid-career or senior level tenure-review eligible faculty to become members of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, A key mission of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is to continue an outstanding record of excellence in innovative research to accelerate new scientific discoveries in the gastrointestinal tract and liver that will enable personalized translational medicine to better prevent, treat, or cure diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), food allergy, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, hepatitis, or related diseases of the intestine and liver.We invite applications from outstanding individuals with basic or translational research interests relevant to gastroenterology & hepatology. Broad areas of particular interest include the immune system and chronic inflammation, epithelial or stromal cell biology, the microbiota, dietary interventions, hepatology, liver transplant, and gastrointestinal cancers. There are strong interactions with a wide range of independent research groups across Weill Cornell and neighboring institutions, and the position offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary and translational collaborations. These include the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in IBD, the Friedman Center for Nutrition and Inflammation, the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, and the Meyer Cancer Center. A successful applicant will initiate and direct a cutting-edge research program based within the new Belfer Research Building at Weill Cornell Medicine. Candidates are expected to be highly competitive for sustained funding from the National Institutes of Health, and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH/NIDDK). Successful applicants will join a group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a wide range of basic and clinical research topics across other research institutes within the College. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and should submit a single PDF containing a full academic CV and brief 3-page statement of research interests to Nusrat Zahan (nuz4001@med.cornell.edu). The first round of reviewing applicants will begin in December 2026. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Randy Longman (ral2006@med.cornell.edu) Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.