Assistant/Associate Professor, Pharmacology (Tenure Track)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

8h

About The Position

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking candidates with an established, NIH-funded research program in basic cardiovascular science. Experience in translational research is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assume a leadership role within the NIH-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Molecular and Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular System—a Phase II COBRE based in the Department of Pharmacology. This highly collaborative center includes researchers across multiple departments within UNR and UNR Med, and the position offers a strong opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research environment. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications, lab leadership, and mentoring. A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic teaching is essential. UNR Med is home to a dynamic community of faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, training, and education. In addition to cardiovascular science, institutional research strengths include smooth muscle biology, neurobiology, and muscular dystrophies. Faculty benefit from access to advanced core facilities, including high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, and transgenic animal phenotyping. The department is ranked 18th nationally in NIH funding among Pharmacology departments. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD
• NIH-funded research in cardiovascular science
• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level

Nice To Haves

• Experience in translational research is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
• No state income tax!
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree