Associate Professor- Tenure Stream- Department of Neurobiology
About the role
The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks an outstanding investigator to join our faculty at the rank of Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will study neural circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying motor control, sensorimotor integration, neural development, plasticity, regeneration, and repair of the central nervous system. Areas of particular interest include developmental neuroscience, systems neuroscience, neural circuit organization and function, neural regeneration and repair, movement disorders, and translational neuroscience.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an innovative, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program
- Contribute to graduate and medical student education
- Have a history of NIH funding
Requirements
- PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related biomedical discipline
- Demonstrated record of scientific excellence, scholarly achievement, and sustained extramural funding
Qualifications
- Strong collaborative environment with strong interactions across the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Skills
- Ability to secure external funding
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Flexible work schedule
Pay
- Salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
- Full-time regular position
Contact Information
To apply, please submit your application electronically through the University of Pittsburgh faculty recruitment system at www.join.pitt.edu. Requisition #26004171. Applications should include: Curriculum vitae, Research statement, Up to three representative publications (optional), and Three letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the Department of Neurobiology.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.