"Faculty Position - Pain Research (Tenured)"

Job Details

About the Job

• Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong record of research productivity. Evidence of an established research program with transferrable external funding is required.
• Eligible candidates must have movable NIH RO1 funding or equivalent.
• Academic rank and appointment type (tenure track or tenured) will be commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.

The position provides opportunities for collaboration with investigators in the University of Minnesota Health Sciences including the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor and teach PhD, MD/PhD and medical students. Start-up funds and laboratory space are available. Clinician-Scientists are encouraged to apply.

About the Department

The Department of Anesthesiology in the University of Minnesota Medical School, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Pain Consortium, is seeking an accomplished basic scientist specializing in pain research to join a large, collaborative multidisciplinary community of researchers focused on pain and analgesia research. The ideal candidate is someone experienced in using state-of-the art approaches and whose work complements and expands on our existing research strengths.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $110,000 - $215,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

The application process will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should apply to this position through the U of MN Twin Cities Employee Center by submitting -

• a single PDF file with the following -
• cover letter
• CV
• brief statement of research interests
• career goal statement that explains current funding
• names and contact information for at least three references

For more information, please contact Dr. Laura Stone at stone023@umn.edu or Dr. Michael Todd at mmtodd@umn.edu.