Assistant Professor; Academic-Research Track

The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), in the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, is seeking candidates for research-track (Assistant Professor) faculty appointment. The department spans a wide range of research questions with a proven dedication to team science and collaborative work.

For this position, we are particularly interested in individuals whose research programs incorporate non-human primates (NHPs), computational models, optical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and/or electrophysiological approaches. The overall vision is to promote synergy across disciplines in our medical school to advance foundational science and discovery as well as preclinical research. Basic scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including neuroscience, physics, engineering, pharmacology, psychology, chemistry, biology, and computational science are encouraged to apply.

Assignment and Duties
The candidate's responsibilities include Research, Teaching, and Service.
* Research: The Department and CMRR expects that the candidate will establish an outstanding research program and generate the highest quality publications and grant funding. The candidate should develop programs clearly identified with them, in which they can assume either a programmatic leadership role and develop extramural funding mechanisms that allow them to pursue their areas of interest throughout their career.
* Service: The Department expects that its faculty members regularly participate in seminars and colloquia, faculty meetings, and serve on department committees. Occasionally faculty members are expected to serve on CMRR, or Medical School or University committees. The Department also expects that the candidate will provide service at a national/international level (e.g. editorial duties, grant review, or organizing conferences and workshops).

Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a US citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status. Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Formal review of applications will begin upon the position's posting and will continue until both positions are filled. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their research interests, and names (with contact information) for three references.

Strengths at the University of Minnesota include: the internationally-recognized Center for Magnetic Resonance Research - at the forefront of the Human Connectome project and the development and application of ultra-high field MR (10.5 T for human and large NHPs, 16.4T for preclinical work); the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development with the resources and expertise to develop new drug therapies; the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which provides resources to implement new treatment strategies and is a conduit to promote the community-wide understanding and application of scientific discoveries; the MnDRIVE initiative, which supports research and translation relevant to neuromodulation for brain conditions; the UMN Viral Vector and Cloning Core, which allows onsite vector production and development; and the UMN Imaging Center, which is a Nikon Center of Excellence. These resources are complimented with world-class, neuroscience-based programs, such as the CMRR focused on neuroimaging using ultrahigh magnetic fields, Medical Discovery Team (MDT) on Addiction and the Medical Discovery Team (MDT) and on Optical Imaging - all of which have established many interdisciplinary and collaborative new laboratories at UMN. The University of Minnesota is dedicated to improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and the Department of Neuroscience has developed a number of programs in this area.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000; 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

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach -
* Cover letter
* CV
* 1 - 2 page research statement
* Name and contact information for at least three references

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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