Neuroscientist

Overview

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is recruiting a research-intensive neuroscientist to a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position. The successful candidate will have expertise related to mechanisms controlling blood brain barrier integrity, neural information processing, neuroinflammation, proteopathic mechanisms of neural degeneration, genetic causes of neurodegeneration, and/or mechanisms of impaired neuromuscular function.

The recruit will complement the research efforts of the Kelly Butler Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. We seek individuals who are highly engaged and work well with basic and clinical science collaborators, with exceptional written and oral communication skills and a record of success securing extramural grants, as appropriate for academic rank.

The successful applicant will have teaching opportunities within the medical and graduate schools. Competitive applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, and demonstrated aptitude in their field of study. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Responsibilities include performing high-impact research and providing teaching opportunities within the medical and graduate schools. The candidate will work with basic and clinical science collaborators and contribute to scholarly activities in the department and affiliated centers.

Required
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Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, demonstrated aptitude in the field. A track record of securing extramural funding appropriate for academic rank is considered favorably.

Interested candidates must email an application packet, including an introductory letter, complete curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching interests (1-page limit) and contact information of three references to the Search Committee at pcbsearch.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Introductory letter
• Summary of research and teaching interests (1-page limit)
• Contact information of three references

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