Neuroscientist

About the role

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 successful recruit will complement the research efforts of the Kelly Butler Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

Responsibilities

- Complement the research efforts of the Kelly Butler Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. - Work well with basic and clinical science collaborators. - Have exceptional written and oral communication skills. - Demonstrate a record of success securing extramural grants, as appropriate for academic rank. - Teach within the medical and graduate schools.

Requirements

- A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. - Postdoctoral experience. - Demonstrated aptitude in their field of study.

Qualifications

- Highly engaged and able to work well with basic and clinical science collaborators. - Exceptional written and oral communication skills. - Record of success securing extramural grants, as appropriate for academic rank. - Teaching opportunities within the medical and graduate schools.

Skills

- Expertise in 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.

Benefits

- Teaching opportunities within the medical and graduate schools.

Pay

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

- Full Time

Qualifications

- Highest level of education completed: Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Documents Needed to Apply

- Curriculum Vitae