Neuroscientist

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Neuroscientist

Position Number
5411

FTE
1.00

Division
College of Medicine

Department
720600 - Physiology and Cell Biology

Posting Detail Information

Position Details

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is recruiting a research-intensive neuroscientist to a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position. The successful candidate will have expertise related to mechanisms controlling blood brain barrier integrity, neural information processing, neuroinflammation, proteopathic mechanisms of neural degeneration, genetic causes of neurodegeneration, and/or mechanisms of impaired neuromuscular function. The successful recruit will complement the research efforts of the Kelly Butler Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Gulf Coast Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. We are seeking individuals who are highly engaged and work well with basic and clinical science collaborators, with exceptional written and oral communication skills and a record of success securing extramural grants, as appropriate for academic rank. The successful applicant will have teaching opportunities within the medical and graduate schools. Competitive applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, and demonstrated aptitude in their field of study. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates must email an application packet, including an introductory letter, complete curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching interests (1-page limit) and contact information of three references to the Search Committee at pcbsearch@southalabama.edu.

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Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
11/06/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time

Temporary or Regular
Regular

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