Associate Professor Term (Open Rank)

Department:

Anatomical Science and Neurobiology

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107882

Position Description:

Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC)

The Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC) at the University of Louisville School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate professor level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Candidates must have an active, extramurally funded research program with a lab that fosters opportunities for graduate student training. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered. There are also opportunities for obtaining an endowed chair for qualified candidates based upon current or future career accomplishments. Of particular interest will be individuals working in areas that complement or add to the Center’s strength in spinal cord injury (neural repair and plasticity; molecular signaling; neuromodulation; locomotor systems and rehabilitation; autonomic systems [cardiovascular, pulmonary, urogenital; bowel]; neuropathic pain), including translational research that encompasses animal and/or human adult or pediatric research. KSCIRC offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, including shared state-of-the-art equipment and access to several strong graduate programs, including the Interdisciplinary Program in Translational Neurosciences (https://louisville.edu/translational-neuroscience) and the Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences (https://louisville.edu/medicine/ipibs).

Information about the Center including current faculty, graduate programs, and affiliated interdisciplinary research centers is available at https://louisville.edu/kscirc. All KSCIRC faculty have primary appointments in either a clinical or basic science department based upon their research area and interests. Applicants should upload their application letter outlining career goals and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Dena Howland, Chair of the Search Committee, at dena.howland@louisville.edu.

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro is currently the 27th most populous city and is the 43rd largest metropolitan area in the nation and offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and cosmopolitan advantages. Louisville has a thriving arts and sports community, world-class health facilities, nationally recognized schools, a scenic waterfront, superb restaurants, historic homes, and a quality of life that is the envy of many larger metropolitan centers.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

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