Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
About The Position
The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine invites applications for two full-time, 12-month, state-funded tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The successful candidates will join a collaborative research community and develop research that complements the department’s strengths in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular biomedical science. Areas of particular interest include neuroimmune crosstalk, cancer, women’s health, neural control of organ systems, glial biology, and vascular biology. Candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active, vigorous externally funded research program, publish high-quality work in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to teaching graduate and medical students, and participate in University, community, and professional service. The positions include laboratory space, start-up funds, and salary competitive and commensurate with academic rank and experience. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Requirements
- PhD, DO, MD, DVM, or equivalent degree.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Strong record of research productivity, including lead-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of ability to obtain stage-appropriate funding.
- Clear plans for establishing an independent research program.
Nice To Haves
- Research using state-of-the-art techniques to investigate the cellular and molecular basis of human health and disease.
- Research complementing the department’s strengths in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular biomedical science.
- Expertise in neuroimmune crosstalk, cancer, women’s health, neural control of organ systems, glial biology, or vascular biology.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an active, vigorous, extramurally funded independent research program.
- Produce high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to teaching graduate and medical students.
- Engage in University, community, and professional service.
- Contribute to the interactive and collaborative environment in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology.
Benefits
- Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
- Generous sick leave.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Fitness center membership options.
- Employee assistance counseling and advising services.
- Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
- Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
- No state income tax.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
