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University of California - Irvine

Tenure-Track Or Tenured Faculty Appointment In Neurodegeneration Research

University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


Position overview

Salary range:The salary range for this position is $249,886-$308,773. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Academic Year Regular Scales:

https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/

Application Window

Open date:

September 26, 2024

Next review date:

Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED FACULTY APPOINTMENT IN NEURODEGENERATION RESEARCH

Department of NeurologyUniversity of California Irvine (UCI)

UCI invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured, in-line position at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank to join the faculty of the Department of Neurology in the School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine.

Ideal applicants will be employing molecular, cellular, neurobiological, imaging, and/or genetic approaches to the study of neurodegenerative disease, including ALS, or other neurodegenerative disorders, with an emphasis on translational application. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, will demonstrate potential for outstanding future achievement, and will have a desire to participate in an exciting, interactive, collegial, and rapidly growing neuroscience and neurological disease research community.

Applicants should hold a M.D., Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s) along with evidence of a rigorous research program, a strong track record of publications, and extramural funding, along with an international reputation.

Applicants will be expected to contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and will demonstrate a commitment to leadership and service at UCI and wider communities. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to mount a productive and innovative research program, obtain extramural funding, and actively participate in graduate student, medical student, and resident education. The successful candidate will be able to leverage existing resources and strengths of UCI Health and its campus partners, that include the Neurotherapeutics and Neurodegeneration Collaboratory, the UCI Center for Neurotherapeutics, the NCATS-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), the UCI Institute for Precision Health, the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center (SCRC), and the CIRM-supported Alpha Clinic. The successful candidate will be expected to support the graduate student and resident training education in clinical and basic neurosciences and in biomedical sciences. Researchers at UCI also benefit from outstanding resources and collaborators housed in UCI Beall Applied Innovation, the UCI Health Beckman Laser Institute, the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, and the Genomic Research & Technology core hub, among others.

We expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a genuine commitment to service activities within the local, national, and international community. For physician-scientist applicants, there will be opportunities for maintaining an active clinical presence in our robust neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders clinics.

Link to Apply:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09272

Applicants should submit the following documents:

Research Statement (not to exceed 3 pages).Teaching and Mentoring Statement (1-2 pages).Leadership and Service Statement (1 page).Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement (1 page).

Questions may be directed to Dr. Al La Spada, Director of the UCI Neurodegeneration and Neurotherapeutics Collaboratory: alaspada@uci.edu

Department:

https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)Applicants should hold a M.D., Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s).

Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research - Research Statement (not to exceed 3 pages).Teaching StatementInclusive Excellence Activities StatementLeadership and Service StatementSexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements:3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09272

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location:

Irvine, CA

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