Associate or Full Professor, Pharmacology (Tenure Track)

Job Description

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We are seeking candidates with an established, NIH-funded research program in basic cardiovascular science. Experience in translational research is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to assume a leadership role within the NIH-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Molecular and Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular System—a Phase II COBRE based in the Department of Pharmacology. This highly collaborative center includes researchers across multiple departments within UNR and UNR Med, and the position offers a strong opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research environment.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications, lab leadership, and mentoring. A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic teaching is essential.

UNR Med is home to a dynamic community of faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, training, and education. In addition to cardiovascular science, institutional research strengths include smooth muscle biology, neurobiology, and muscular dystrophies. Faculty benefit from access to advanced core facilities, including high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, and transgenic animal phenotyping. The department is ranked 18th nationally in NIH funding among Pharmacology departments.

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

Qualifications:

• PhD or MD/PhD
• NIH-funded research in cardiovascular science
• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor - III

Professor - IV

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Associate Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. 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