The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor that will join our basic research addiction neuroscience cluster. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, and excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to complement current research areas within the Neurobiology and Addiction Research Cluster, develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program, teach medical students, participate in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Research graduate program, and contribute to the service activities of the department. The position is a full-time academic appointment that comes with a competitive startup package and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information on the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University, visit https://jcesom.marshall.edu.

Marshall University is an R2 state-supported multi-campus public university located in Huntington, West Virginia. Nestled between the banks of the Ohio River and the foothills of the Appalachia Mountains boarding Ohio and Kentucky. The Huntington region, with a population of ~350,000, affords a comfortable lifestyle, low cost of living, state-of-the-art health care, modern educational facilities, and unrivaled beauty. Marshall University faculty and staff serve ~8,000 undergraduate, ~2,300 graduate, and ~600 professional students.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, and, when requested, provide three letters of recommendation for position number MU1569F at: https://marshall.peopleadmin.com/postings/27095.  Review of applicants will begin on October 1^st, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Marshall University is an EEO/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Requests for more information should be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Louise Risher (risherm@marshall.edu), Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755.