FACULTY

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute•San Diego, CA

1h•$140,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Neurologic Diseases at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is seeking outstanding candidates for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professorships. Suitable candidates will hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD and have a strong, proven research track record in Neuroscience. We welcome applications from candidates conducting internationally competitive fundamental and translational research in areas of cellular, molecular, structural, and systems neuroscience. The faculty package will include a competitive salary and benefits, along with generous start-up research funding. San Diego’s dynamic research environment offers excellent opportunities for neuroscience faculty to collaborate and secure competitive federal and CIRM (California Institute for Regenerative Medicine) funding. The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or equivalent degree and five years in an Associate Professor position or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained
Record of extensive research accomplishment, including history of obtaining extramural funding (previous NIH funding is a plus)
A first author publication record in peer-reviewed journals with demonstrated expertise in an established area of research interest
Knowledge and experience with qualitative research, or mixed methods, and a history of collaboration
Investigator will, at all times, use their best efforts to obtain and maintain grant funding adequate to support their laboratory space
Investigator will ensure that all rules, regulations and standards concerning norms of the academic and scientific communities with respect to the publication of research results are observed
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Be responsible, organized, and a problem solver
Possess strong analytical, time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD
Strong, proven research track record in Neuroscience
Conducting internationally competitive fundamental and translational research in areas of cellular, molecular, structural, and systems neuroscience
Previous NIH funding is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the Principal Investigator for existing and ongoing research projects and perform all duties customary or necessary in connection with such research projects.
Exercise best efforts to advance research projects and to secure and maintain funding for such projects.
Leads and collaborates with others, both within and outside SBP, to develop research proposals and write grants for external funding that align with the mission and strategic direction of SBP
Leads and collaborates with others, both within and outside SBP
Disseminates findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations and scientific and community meetings, internal and external seminars, and other venues
Provides oversight of research projects
Stays current in area of research interest through reviews of the relevant literature; educates self about the latest methods and evidence related to research area
Shares relevant, up-to-date knowledge with other staff including providing training and mentoring
Maintains knowledge of standard operating procedures for research and perform in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
Provides mentoring, coaching, and feedback to junior level faculty to enhance their opportunities for success
Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed