The Department of Pathology at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking applications a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (Ph.D. or M.D./DVM/Ph.D.) to build an interdisciplinary research program in the new Yale Center for Research on Aging (Y-Age). The Center is largely housed in the Department of Pathology, but has strong ties with other Yale School of Medicine Departments and Centers and the Yale University community. The position will be supported by a generous startup package and resources of Yale.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish a competitive and impactful research program in the basic biology of aging, but with an eye on translation of findings into the chronic diseases of aging in the broad areas of Inflammation, Immunosenescence, metabolism, nutrition, neuroimmunology, epigenetics, senescence or cancer. Other responsibilities will include contributions to Yale’s teaching and service missions and, if appropriate, its clinical programs.
The application package should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of present and future research interests (maximum 3 pages), and a mentorship and diversity statement (maximum 1 page). Three letters of reference will be requested for select candidates only.
All application materials must be uploaded through the following Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/186720
Specific inquiries can be directed to:
Vishwa Deep Dixit, DVM., Ph.D.
Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Pathology, Comparative Medicine and Immunobiology, Director, Yale Center for Research on Aging, Yale School of Medicine 310 Cedar Street, New Haven CT 06510
email: Vishwa.dixit@yale.edu
Additional inquiries may be directed to Monica Solorzano, Faculty Affairs Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, 310 Cedar Street, New Haven CT 06520
email: monica.solorzano@yale.edu
Review of applications will begin May 13, 2026 but the position will remain open until filled.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
