Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology & Cell Biology (Tenure Track)

Univ Of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is inviting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking an applicant with research interests in neuroscience, neuromuscular disease, cancer or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate a scholarly record of publications and have an interest or experience teaching medical and graduate students. Candidates with experience securing NIH grant awards including K99, R00, R21 or RO1 grant awards or equivalent are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology is a highly dynamic with faculty engaged in basic and translational research and involved in training the next generation of clinicians and scientists. UNR Med research areas include smooth muscle biology, cardiovascular disease, neurobiology, reproductive biology and muscular dystrophy. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art core facilities that include high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, spatial-omics, bioinformatics and animal facilities.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD
• At least 5 years postdoctoral experience
• Research interests in neuroscience, neuromuscular disease, cancer or related fields.
• Academic credentials commensurate with an appointment at Assistant Professor

Nice To Haves

• Experience securing NIH grant awards including K99, R00, R21 or RO1 grant awards or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical and graduate students.
• Conduct research in neuroscience, neuromuscular disease, cancer or related fields.
• Secure NIH grant awards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fringe benefits
• Start-up package
• Health insurance options that include dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Annual and sick leave
• Grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents
• Generous retirement plan
• Moving allowance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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