Assistant Professor - Neurosurgery

About the Role

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a non-tenure line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on translational research in neurodegenerative disorders.
• Contribute to collaborative research efforts within the Department of Neurosurgery.
• Mentor trainees and junior researchers.
• Pursue extramural funding, including submission of NIH grant proposals within six months of appointment.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Specialized expertise in iron homeostasis and molecular biology.
• Research experience relevant to translational studies of neurodegenerative disorders.
• Demonstrated experience studying iron transport using both whole-animal and cell culture models of the blood-brain barrier.
• Expertise in the isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including at least three first-author publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in mentorship, teamwork, and scientific collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with neurosurgical research techniques and procedures.
• Evidence of innovation through intellectual property development, such as patent applications.
• Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to national funding agencies and/or private foundations.

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research accomplishments and future plans
• Contact information for 2–3 references

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.