Assistant/Associate Professor of Translational Neuroscience

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mind Research Network in Albuquerque invites applications for a faculty position in translational neuroscience at advanced assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will contribute to an expanding imaging and biomarker program and collaborate across MRN, Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, and UNM.

The recruitment emphasizes an independent research program with a strong trajectory toward sustained federal support and active external funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with 12+ years of experience in neuroscience or related field.
• Proven track record securing extramural funding and national recognition.
• Experience conducting multimodal neuroimaging research using MRI, MEG, or EEG.
• Experience with longitudinal cohorts or large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a translational neuroscience program leveraging MRN's imaging assets.
• Foster collaborations among MRN, Lovelace Institute, and University of New Mexico.
• Attract external funding and build nationally recognized research initiatives.

Skills

Multimodal neuroimaging

Machine learning

Computational neuroscience

Grant funding experience

Collaborative leadership

Education

PhD or MD in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

MRI

MEG

EEG

Job description

The Mind Research Network (MRN), in partnership with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI), invites applications for a faculty position in translational neuroscience. The successful candidate will join a team of outstanding investigators who are eager to shape the future of translational neuroscience through collaborative, high-impact research that advances the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of brain and behavioral disorders.

Recruitment is focused on exceptional investigators at the advanced assistant professor or associate professor level, although appointment and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This recruitment coincides with the installation of a new MEGIN TRIUX neo magnetoencephalography (MEG) system, further expanding MRN's world-class neuroimaging capabilities. The TRIUX neo complements MRN's research-dedicated Siemens Prisma 3T MRI, research-dedicated mobile MRI program, and advanced neuro-informatics resources, creating an exceptional environment for innovative, multimodal translational neuroscience research.

We seek an innovative, collaborative investigator with an established or emerging independent research program who will leverage MRN's advanced neuroimaging infrastructure, multidisciplinary research community, and strategic partnerships to build a nationally recognized translational neuroscience program.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative scientific community where research spans advanced neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, biomarker discovery, mechanistic neuroscience, clinical investigation, and nonclinical model systems. Close collaborations across MRN, Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, and the University of New Mexico create unique opportunities to integrate human neuroimaging with mechanistic studies, biomarker discovery, and clinical research while developing innovative, high-impact collaborative programs.

Startup package and the period of guaranteed support are negotiable.

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Developmental Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Public Health, or a related field and 12+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
• Experience with external grant funding, publishing and national recognition.
• Demonstrated success obtaining competitive extramural funding with a strong trajectory toward sustained federal support. Active federal funding is preferred.
• Experience conducting multimodal neuroimaging research utilizing MRI, MEG, EEG, or related methodologies
• Experience with longitudinal cohorts, developmental or clinical populations, community-based research, or large-scale datasets
• Expertise in computational modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, biomarker development, or translational neuroscience