Research Assistant Professor, Physiology
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant Professor, Physiology. This is a full-time, 12-month position primarily focused on research-intensive activities that align with currently funded research goals. The main duties include conducting high-quality research, publishing papers in respected scientific journals, and obtaining extramural funding through grants and/or fellowships. The individual will have the opportunity to develop independent lines of research as time and resources allow, and it is expected that they will seek out and obtain funding to support these projects. The position also involves contributing to the training of junior researchers and fostering a collaborative scientific environment within the department. As a developing scientist, participation in career development activities and working with a primary mentor and senior scientists to enhance professional growth is expected. The individual is expected to take advantage of teaching opportunities as they arise and are appropriate to build a balanced CV, though teaching is not initially expected but could develop over time. Service activities are not expected to exceed 5% effort and will align with career growth goals.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physiology, cell biology, or related field
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience (potential development over time)
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research
- Publish papers in respected scientific journals
- Obtain support in the form of grants and/or fellowships from extramural sources
- Develop independent lines of research as time and resources allow
- Seek out and obtain funding to support independent research projects
- Contribute to training junior researchers
- Foster a collaborative scientific environment within the department
- Participate in career development activities
- Work with primary mentor and senior scientists to enhance professional growth
- Take advantage of teaching opportunities as they arise and are appropriate to build a balanced CV
- Engage in service activities not exceeding 5% effort, aligned with career growth goals
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous annual and sick leave
- Life insurance
- Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders
- Access to Mountain EAP for counseling and advising services
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
