Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time, 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neuroscience, vaccine development, infectious disease, and molecular and cell biology. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students. Research programs in pharmacology-relevant disciplines are of particular interest, including neurobiology, cellular signaling, drug mechanism and mode of action, endocrinology, toxicology, and receptor or antimicrobial pharmacology.

Requirements

  • PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

Nice To Haves

  • Research plans and experience relevant to Pharmacology or other Biomedical Sciences
  • Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment
  • Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding
  • Evidence of effective research mentoring experience
  • Teaching engagement at a university or professional school

Responsibilities

  • Establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within pharmacology, neuroscience, vaccine development, infectious disease, molecular and cell biology, or complementary fields pertinent to human and/or animal health.
  • Teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous leave plans
  • Onsite childcare
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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