Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System
About The Position
The Department of Translational Neuroscience is seeking a motivated neuroscientist with a strong track record in age-related neurodegenerative disease research. While the department has a particular focus on Parkinson's disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies, experts in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are also encouraged to apply. The department currently comprises fifteen faculty with significant expertise in Parkinson's disease, other synucleinopathies, and Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. Research in the department utilizes a range of model systems, including cell, invertebrate, and rodent models. The Parkinson's team investigates alpha-synuclein biology, neuroinflammation, levodopa-induced dyskinesias, deep brain stimulation, environmental exposures, and aging as contributors to neurodegeneration. The Alzheimer's team's expertise covers tau and amyloid biology, neuroinflammation, transcriptomics and proteomics, cell and animal model development, disease biomarkers, and novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements the department's existing strengths. Collaboration within larger program-level projects and the mentoring and didactic instruction of graduate trainees are also key expectations. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree.
- A record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience.
- Research program scope demonstrating a commitment to translational efforts bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application.
- Stated desire or established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team-based collaborations.
- Evidence of dedication to mentoring students/fellows.
- For Associate Professor with Tenure: a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.
Nice To Haves
- Research foci including basal ganglia circuit dynamics, cognition, astrocyte/microglial biology, synaptic transmission, or lysosomal function.
Responsibilities
- Bring or develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements existing neurodegenerative disease research portfolios.
- Contribute to collaborations in service of larger program-level projects.
- Provide mentoring and didactic instruction to graduate trainees.
Benefits
- Extremely competitive salaries
- Benefits
- Start-up packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
