Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neurogenetics, Neurodegeneration, and Stem Cell Biology

University of Colorado System Office • Boulder, CO

108d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship with an academic appointment in one of the following departments: Psychology and Neuroscience or Integrative Physiology. The Institute seeks to build on its strength in neurodegeneration and behavioral genetics research. Successful candidates must have a robust background and at least 36 months of direct, postdoctoral working experience with iPSC-derived neural cells and/or neural organoids. Experience with high-content genomics, other omics approaches such as spatial transcriptomics, and/or neurogenetics is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in neurodegeneration research using patient-derived iPSC lines and single-cell genomics. Applicants working entirely with animal models will not be considered. Appointees will participate in the research and teaching missions of the Institute and their academic department which can include the Department of Integrative Physiology or the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. The appointee will be expected to establish a productive, externally funded research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching in both the Institute and their academic department.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, or DPhil) in a life science discipline that includes, but is not limited to, neuroscience, biology, genetics, psychology, and physiology at the time of application.
• Minimum of 36 months of post-graduate training or experience in related fields.
• A successful publication record.
• A record of successful external funding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-content genomics and other omics approaches such as spatial transcriptomics.
• Experience in neurodegeneration research using patient-derived iPSC lines and single-cell genomics.
• Demonstrated commitment to develop skills for high-quality collegiate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach courses: typically, two courses per academic year (one undergraduate and one graduate) as long as research-active, with specific assignments determined in consultation with the Department Chair and Institute Director.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Contribute service to IBG, the academic department, and the profession.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Tuition benefit
• ECO Pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree