Assistant Professor - Department of Neuroscience

About the Job

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking candidates for a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) faculty appointment. The department spans a wide range of research questions with a proven dedication to team science and collaborative work.

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department in the Medical School. The Department has a sustained reputation for research excellence, as it is 12th among neuroscience departments nationally based on the 2023 Blue Ridge rankings.

Assignment and Duties

The candidate's responsibilities include Research, Teaching, and Service.

• Research: The Department expects that the candidate will establish an outstanding research program and generate the highest quality publications.
• Teaching: Neuroscience has teaching duties in professional courses and the Graduate Program in Neuroscience as well as the undergraduate program.
• Service: The Department expects that its faculty members regularly participate in seminars and colloquia, faculty meetings, and serve on department committees.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a US citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status.