Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Visual Neuroscience

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Health-care flexible spending accounts

Employee wellbeing program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

Job summary

An academic institution in Minnesota is seeking a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate or Full Professor) in visual neuroscience. Successful candidates will focus on building collaborations between clinical and translational research, establishing a distinguished research program, and securing funding. Must have a PhD or MD degree and demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion. The pay range is $110,000 – $165,000 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and a commitment to collaboration.
• Experience in research with a focus on visual neuroscience.
• Capability to develop extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Establish an outstanding research program and generate high-quality publications.
• Participate in seminars and university committees.
• Provide a bridge between basic and clinical departments.

Skills

Collaboration

Research excellence

Clinical knowledge

Grant writing

Education

PhD and/or MD degree

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking candidates for a tenure‑track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate or Full Professor) faculty appointment in visual neuroscience. The new faculty will integrate with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences (OVNS), a leader in both clinical care and basic vision research.

Ideal candidates will build collaborations between clinical and translational faculty in OVNS with researchers in the Department of Neuroscience. Candidates with MD/PhDs and clinical programs are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are also invited from PhDs or non‑practicing MDs who have a commitment to building collaborations across clinical and basic research. Researchers investigating all aspects of the visual system, from the retina to higher visual areas, in both health and disease are encouraged to apply.

New faculty would be appointed within the Department of Neuroscience, a basic science department in the Medical School, with a proven dedication to team science and collaborative work. The Department has a sustained reputation for research excellence and new faculty would build on existing expertise in functional imaging across species, computational modeling, and optical imaging, and join a strong group of visual neuroscientists in the Department.

Resources at the University include the UMN Viral Vector and Cloning Core, the University Imaging Center, the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development, and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The University of Minnesota is dedicated to improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Responsibilities

• Research: The candidate will establish an outstanding research program, generate high‑quality publications, lead programmatic initiatives, and secure extramural funding. Approximately 75% of effort is devoted to research.
• Service: Participate in seminars, faculty meetings, department committees, university committees, and national/international service such as editorial duties or grant review. Approximately 10% of effort is devoted to service.
• Clinical / Integration: Provide a bridge between basic and clinical departments (~15% of effort), fostering cross‑discipline collaborations and developing multi‑lab research grants. For clinicians, this includes clinical practice coordinated with OVNS faculty.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a U.S. citizen or able to secure permanent resident status. Non‑traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $110,000 – $165,000 (depending on education, qualifications and experience)

Time Appointment Category: 75%–100% appointment (default 100%)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

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
• Health‑care 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 free counseling sessions
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion. The University of Minnesota provides equal access and opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University expects prospective employees to be eligible to work in the United States. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists.