Assistant Professor - Neurosurgery

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a non-tenure line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Requirements

PhD in Biochemistry or a closely related field.
Minimum of five years of postdoctoral research experience.
Specialized expertise in iron homeostasis and molecular biology.
Research experience relevant to translational studies of neurodegenerative disorders.
Demonstrated experience studying iron transport using both whole-animal and cell culture models of the blood-brain barrier.
Expertise in the isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Evidence of scholarly productivity, including at least three first-author publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated experience in mentorship, teamwork, and scientific collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with neurosurgical research techniques and procedures.
Evidence of innovation through intellectual property development, such as patent applications.
Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to national funding agencies and/or private foundations.

Responsibilities

Establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on translational research in neurodegenerative disorders.
Contribute to collaborative research efforts within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Mentor trainees and junior researchers.
Pursue extramural funding, including submission of NIH grant proposals within six months of appointment.