Research Assistant Professor, Physiology

Univ Of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

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 aligned with currently funded research goals. The main duties include conducting high-quality research, publishing in respected scientific journals, and obtaining extramural funding through grants and/or fellowships. The individual will have opportunities to develop independent lines of research as time and resources permit, and is expected to seek funding to support these projects. Contributions to training junior researchers and fostering a collaborative scientific environment within the department are expected. As a developing scientist, participation in career development activities and working with a primary mentor and senior scientists to enhance professional growth is also anticipated. Teaching opportunities will be taken advantage of as they arise and are appropriate for building a balanced CV, though teaching is not initially expected but may 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

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 that align with career growth goals (not expected to exceed 5% effort)

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual and sick leave
Life insurance
Annual or semester memberships to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center (spouse/domestic partner membership options available)
Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders
Employee Assistance Program (Mountain EAP)
Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty (up to six credits per semester)
Unlimited reduced-rate tuition benefit for qualified dependents (under age 24, unmarried, receiving at least 50% financial support from employee/spouse/domestic partner)
Dual Career Assistance Program for spouses/partners of newly hired faculty
Mandatory retirement plan (19.25% contribution matched by the University, 100% vested on first day)