University of Nevada, Reno
Assistant/Associate Professor, Pharmacology (Tenure Track)
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89501
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking candidates with an established, NIH-funded research program in basic cardiovascular science. Experience in translational research is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assume a leadership role within the NIH-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Molecular and Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular Systema Phase II COBRE based in the Department of Pharmacology. This highly collaborative center includes researchers across multiple departments within UNR and UNR Med, and the position offers a strong opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research environment. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications, lab leadership, and mentoring. A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic teaching is essential. UNR Med is home to a dynamic community of faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, training, and education. In addition to cardiovascular science, institutional research strengths include smooth muscle biology, neurobiology, and muscular dystrophies. Faculty benefit from access to advanced core facilities, including high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, and transgenic animal phenotyping. The department is ranked 18th nationally in NIH funding among Pharmacology departments. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package. Qualifications PhD, MD, or MD/PhD NIH-funded research in cardiovascular science Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level Compensation Grade Assistant Professor
II Associate Professor - III To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Total Compensation The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit:
Benefits Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance No state income tax! E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Contacts Jenny Trinh Search Coordinator jennyt@unr.edu
The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking candidates with an established, NIH-funded research program in basic cardiovascular science. Experience in translational research is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assume a leadership role within the NIH-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Molecular and Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular Systema Phase II COBRE based in the Department of Pharmacology. This highly collaborative center includes researchers across multiple departments within UNR and UNR Med, and the position offers a strong opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research environment. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications, lab leadership, and mentoring. A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic teaching is essential. UNR Med is home to a dynamic community of faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, training, and education. In addition to cardiovascular science, institutional research strengths include smooth muscle biology, neurobiology, and muscular dystrophies. Faculty benefit from access to advanced core facilities, including high-resolution imaging, single-cell analytics, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, and transgenic animal phenotyping. The department is ranked 18th nationally in NIH funding among Pharmacology departments. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package. Qualifications PhD, MD, or MD/PhD NIH-funded research in cardiovascular science Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level Compensation Grade Assistant Professor
II Associate Professor - III To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Total Compensation The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit:
Benefits Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance No state income tax! E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Contacts Jenny Trinh Search Coordinator jennyt@unr.edu