Assistant Professor - Department of Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking candidates for a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) faculty appointment. The department spans a wide range of research questions with a proven dedication to team science and collaborative work.

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department in the Medical School. The Department has a sustained reputation for research excellence, as it is 12^th among neuroscience departments nationally based on the 2023 Blue Ridge rankings. For this position, we are searching for outstanding candidates, regardless of research focus, who will promote synergy across disciplines in our medical school to advance foundational science and discovery as well as preclinical research. Scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Strengths at the University of Minnesota include:

• The Institute for Translational Neuroscience, which supports research at the interface between the bench and the bedside.
• The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, which is at the forefront of high magnetic field strength imaging in both humans and animals.
• The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, dedicated to advance brain health across the lifespan.
• The MnDRIVE initiative, which supports research and translation relevant to neuromodulation for brain conditions.

The Department is also a leader of the Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, the Medical Discovery Team on Optical Imaging, and Neuroplasticity Research in Support of Mental Health - three world-class neuroscience-based programs that have established and support many interdisciplinary and collaborative laboratories at the institution.

Resources at the University include the UMN Viral Vector and Cloning Core, which allows onsite vector production and development; the University Imaging Center, which is a Nikon Center of Excellence; the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development with the resources and expertise to develop new drug therapies; the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which provides resources to implement new treatment strategies and is a conduit to promote the community-wide understanding and application of scientific discoveries. Minnesota is also the home of multiple biomedical research companies and world-renowned hospitals. The University of Minnesota is dedicated to improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The Department of Neuroscience has developed several programs in this area.

The candidate's responsibilities include Research, Teaching, and Service.

Research: The Department expects that the candidate will establish an outstanding research program and generate the highest quality publications. The candidate should develop programs clearly identified with them, in which they can assume a programmatic leadership role and develop extramural funding mechanisms that allow them to pursue their areas of interest throughout their career.

Teaching: Neuroscience has teaching duties in professional courses and the Graduate Program in Neuroscience as well as the undergraduate program. The expectation is that the candidate provides both high quality teaching and mentorship. The departmental goal is to distribute the teaching load equitably across faculty members.

Service: The Department expects that its faculty members regularly participate in seminars and colloquia, faculty meetings, and serve on department committees. Occasionally faculty members are expected to serve on Medical School or University committees. The Department also expects that the candidate will provide service at a national/international level (e.g. editorial duties, grant review, or organizing conferences and workshops).

Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a US citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Formal review of applications will begin November 4, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of their research interests (3 pages maximum). In addition, candidates should include a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement which will form an important part of the selection process. In addition to the completion of the online application, applicants should email as a single PDF of their application to kbeteram@umn.edu. Three letters of reference are also required and should be sent directly by the letter writers to kbeteram@umn.edu.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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