Assistant/Associate Professor 210218

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, OK, invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor position in Pharmacology and Physiology to advance research, teach medical and graduate courses, and contribute to service and outreach.

Competitive startup funding and strong institutional support, with access to the vivarium and imaging facilities to translate basic findings into interventions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D. required with Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience in relevant discipline required.
• Familiar with OSU-CHS vivarium and imaging centers preferred.
• Experience building research programs and translational collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teach medical and graduate courses.
• Engage in service and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across preclinical and clinical domains.

Skills

Translational neuroscience

Neuropharmacology

Substance abuse research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD/EdD in neuroscience or pharmacology

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter and current CV are required

About This Position

Tenure-track, Full-Time Faculty Position at OSU-CHS, Tulsa, OK. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join an integrated, innovative, learner-centered academic program. Duties of an assistant professor include research, teaching (medical and graduate courses), and service/outreach. Competitive start-up funding is available.

Reporting Responsibility

Reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
• Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology or a related discipline is required
• Postdoctoral experience in the relevant discipline is also required

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Real-world therapeutic impact, whether through pre-clinical models and pharmacology, studies of human tissues and biomarkers, or direct investigation in human participants.
• The successful candidate will be well suited to build their program utilizing the new OSU-CHS vivarium, OSU Biomedical Imaging Center (e.g., fMRI, TMS, fNIRS, EEG), and future OSU Bioincubator and Clinical Research Hub, leveraging CHS' infrastructure to accelerate the translation of basic findings into candidate interventions.
• Scientists whose work intersects with OSU-CHS strategic priorities in childhood adversity, addiction and motivated behaviors, and the development of novel therapeutics, and who are eager to grow collaborations across preclinical and clinical domains.
• Candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply, and we especially welcome those whose research vision emphasizes interdisciplinary partnership and a clear path toward improving human health.
• Translational neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neural basis of substance abuse, neuroinflammation, or neurotoxicology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are preferred to facilitate interactions with faculty, students, and administration.
• Ability to perform in a collegial and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• History of securing extramural funding preferred.