Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology & Cell Biology (Tenure Track)

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The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is inviting applications for tenure-track a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking an applicant with research interests in neuroscience, neuromuscular disease, cancer or related fields.

Applicants must demonstrate a scholarly record of publications and have an interest or experience teaching medical and graduate students. Candidates with experience securing NIH grant awards including K99, R00, R21 or RO1 grant awards or equivalent are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology is a highly dynamic with faculty engaged in basic and translational research and involved in training the next generation of clinicians and scientists. UNR Med research areas include smooth muscle biology, cardiovascular disease, neurobiology, reproductive biology and muscular dystrophy. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art core facilities that include high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, spatial-omics, bioinformatics and animal facilities.

The position includes a competitive salary, fringe benefits and start-up package.

Qualifications:

• PhD or MD/PhD
• At least 5 years postdoctoral experience
• Research interests in neuroscience, neuromuscular disease, cancer or related fields.
• Academic credentials commensurate with an appointment at Assistant Professor

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor – II

Associate Professor - III

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• No state income tax!
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.