Assistant Professor, Neurobiology
- Employer
- University of Nevada, Reno - College of Science
- Location
- Reno, Nevada (US)
- Salary
- Assistant Professor, 9-month
- Closing date
- Jan 7, 2023
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Neuroscience
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Academia
Job Details
The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. We are seeking candidates with expertise in any area of cellular and molecular neuroscience. We particularly encourage applicants using innovative molecular and cell biological and/or omics approaches in model organisms or in organoid models. Competitive startup funds are available. Our faculty are expected to develop nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, to train PhD students, and to participate in undergraduate teaching. The Biology Department facilities include a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core (https://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/research/center/core-facilities/cellular-and-molecular-imaging-core), animal research facilities, and access to university cores including genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. The successful candidate will recruit graduate students from multiple university-wide graduate programs including the Integrative Neuroscience PhD and the Molecular Bioscience PhD programs.
The Department of Biology (https://www.unr.edu/biology) has more than 900 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, about 80 graduate students, 28 tenure ladder faculty and 9 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, and has been rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.
For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Neurobiology_R0134250
Applications should include: an application letter that explains how the applicant’s research relates to the position description and complements current departmental expertise, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans (limit three pages), a statement of teaching interests including a philosophy for pedagogy and mentorship, as well as potential courses the candidate could teach or develop (limit two pages), an Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity statement that describes how the candidate will contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in science, and contact information for three references. This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2023. The search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Grant Mastick, search committee chair, gmastick@unr.edu.
EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Company
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.
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