Posted: 24-Aug-22
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 494155
Title: Assistant Professor - Neuroscience
Department Org: Natural Sci & Math College 3
Employee Classification: F1 - Faculty 9 Month AAUP
Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors
Primary Location: Main Campus - Academic
Job Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Toledo seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in Neuroscience. Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of Neuroscience focused postdoctoral work. It is important that candidates are able to collaborate with other faculty within the department. In addition to neuroscience, other department interest areas include cell architecture and dynamics, regulation of gene expression, innate and other host disease defense, and cell division/cancer biology, all unified by a common interest in cell signaling.
The Department of Neurosciences on the nearby Health Science Campus of the University provides additional collaborative opportunities. Facilities include a modern research complex with sophisticated laboratories and access to outstanding research instrumentation including confocal and super-resolution microscopes, flow cytometers/cell sorters, and a new transmission electron microscope.
The successful candidate is expected to advance excellence in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toledo by establishing an externally-funded research program and contributing to undergraduate and graduate education. The department offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.
Our application process requires the submission of an original Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement that discusses your past and/or planned contributions to a culture of equity and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, or service. In this statement, the applicant should also reflect upon their experiences and vision regarding how their values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in working with students, faculty, and staff.
Additional information is available on the departmental website: www.utoledo.edu/nsm/bio/index.html.
Salary and start-up funds are competitive.
The review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled. The starting date for this position will be August 2023. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.utoledo.edu with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three referees.
Email inquiries may be directed to Bruce Bamber at bruce.bamber@utoledo.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of Neuroscience focused postdoctoral work.
Conditions of Employment:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.
