Job Description
The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Utah (http://www.neuro.utah.edu/) is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at any rank to lead a research team with a focus on addressing mechanisms of brain function while fostering academic culture and community. Areas of interest for the present search include systems neuroscience, cellular, molecular, and circuit mechanisms underlying behavior or perception, and research with relevance to human disease. However, strong candidates from any area of neuroscience will be considered. Candidates with expertise in computational approaches to analyzing nervous system function and bridging multiple levels of analysis are particularly encouraged to apply.
The department is vibrant and growing and is strongly committed to a promoting a collegial, collaborative and nurturing community of scientists and to fostering success of new investigators and trainees, both at the university and in neuroscience more generally. A demonstrated commitment to these principles will weigh heavily in the selection process.
Individuals must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent degrees at any rank, with two or more years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research with strong potential for securing and sustaining independent extramural funding. The department offers excellent resources to support new faculty, including competitive salary and start-up support, newly renovated research space, active faculty mentoring, core facilities, interdepartmental graduate training programs, and a collegial research environment, with a growing focus on neuroscience research across campus. A successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative, independent research program, and share our commitment to fostering community as well as excellence in graduate and medical education.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Individuals must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent degrees at any rank, with two or more years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research with strong potential for securing and sustaining independent extramural funding.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
· Curriculum vitae;
· Research Statement (3 – 4 pgs) addressing overall scientific vision and goals;
· Additional Statement (1 pg) describing commitment to mentoring and community building;
· List of references
Please contact Neha Kushan – neha.kushan@neuro.utah.edu for additional information.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
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The Department of Neurobiology is a vibrant collection of faculty and research labs dedicated to investigating development and nervous system function in health and disease. Research areas include the molecular, cellular and circuit analysis of neuronal communication and behavior, the role of gene regulation and epigenetics in development and nervous system function, and mechanisms of disease.
We are committed to graduate and postdoctoral training, emphasizing research excellence and professional development. We also also boast a strong tradition of leadership in health sciences education and scholarship. The department is an integral part of campus-wide neuroscience and developmental biology communities.
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