Neuroscientist at University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama

Position Details Position Information Position TitleNeuroscientistPosition Number5411FTE1.00DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment720600 - Physiology and Cell Biology Posting Detail Information Position DetailsThe 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.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.Number of Vacancies1Job Open Date11/06/2023Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeTemporary or RegularRegularSupplemental Questions

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   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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