MSU - Michigan State University
Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System
MSU - Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System
Job no:
939790Work type:
Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College:
College Of Human MedicineDepartment:
Translational Neuroscience 40000320Sub Area:
FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:
Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation:
Grand RapidsCategories:
Research/Scientific, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-UnionPosition Summary
The faculty of the Department of Translational Neuroscience seek a motivated neuroscientist with a track record of scholarship in age-related neurodegenerative disease. While Translational Neuroscience hopes to enhance its faculty scholarship in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies, discipline experts in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or beyond are also encouraged to apply.The successful candidate is expected to bring or develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements these larger neurodegenerative disease research portfolios while contributing to collaborations in service of larger program level projects, and the mentoring and didactic instruction of graduate trainees.MSU offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and start-up packages. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell BiologyMinimum Requirements
The position requires a PhD or equivalent with a record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience. The scope of the candidate’s research program should demonstrate a commitment to translational efforts aimed at bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application. A stated desire, or an established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team-based collaborations is essential. Dedication to mentoring students/fellows should be evident. Applicants for Associate Professor with Tenure should have a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.Required Application Materials
Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.Statement of commitment to and experience on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (1 page maximum).Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).Contact information for three professional references.Review of Applications Begins On
04/25/2024Summary of Health Risks
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.Website
https://translationalscience.msu.edu/Department Statement
The nationally ranked Department of Translational Neuroscience is an academic unit within the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM) and is the home of 15 faculty members whose research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases with special emphases in Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and traumatic brain injury.MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.Advertised:
Apr 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
Apr 11, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no:
939790Work type:
Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College:
College Of Human MedicineDepartment:
Translational Neuroscience 40000320Sub Area:
FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:
Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation:
Grand RapidsCategories:
Research/Scientific, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-UnionPosition Summary
The faculty of the Department of Translational Neuroscience seek a motivated neuroscientist with a track record of scholarship in age-related neurodegenerative disease. While Translational Neuroscience hopes to enhance its faculty scholarship in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies, discipline experts in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or beyond are also encouraged to apply.The successful candidate is expected to bring or develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements these larger neurodegenerative disease research portfolios while contributing to collaborations in service of larger program level projects, and the mentoring and didactic instruction of graduate trainees.MSU offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and start-up packages. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell BiologyMinimum Requirements
The position requires a PhD or equivalent with a record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience. The scope of the candidate’s research program should demonstrate a commitment to translational efforts aimed at bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application. A stated desire, or an established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team-based collaborations is essential. Dedication to mentoring students/fellows should be evident. Applicants for Associate Professor with Tenure should have a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.Required Application Materials
Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.Statement of commitment to and experience on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (1 page maximum).Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).Contact information for three professional references.Review of Applications Begins On
04/25/2024Summary of Health Risks
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.Website
https://translationalscience.msu.edu/Department Statement
The nationally ranked Department of Translational Neuroscience is an academic unit within the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM) and is the home of 15 faculty members whose research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases with special emphases in Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and traumatic brain injury.MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.Advertised:
Apr 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
Apr 11, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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