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

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

19h•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 basic and translational research.
Train the next generation of clinicians and scientists.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Fringe benefits
Start-up package
Negotiable competitive salary
Moving allowance (if applicable)
Generous retirement plan
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
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.
Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.
With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester).
Unlimited tuition credits for dependents (eligibility requirements apply).
Dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners.