Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Michigan State University; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Start-up packages

Job summary

Michigan State University in Grand Rapids is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor for the Department of Translational Neuroscience. The ideal candidate will develop a competitive research program in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including a focus on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Responsibilities include collaboration on various projects, mentorship of graduate trainees, and didactic instruction. MSU offers competitive salaries and benefits in a remote-friendly setting.

Qualifications

• PhD with a record of scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or related fields.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaborations is essential.
• Dedication to mentoring students and fellows is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program focused on neurodegenerative diseases.
• Collaborate across program-level projects.
• Mentor graduate trainees and provide instruction.

Skills

Scholarship in neurodegenerative disease

Mentorship

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Commitment to translational research

Education

Terminal degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology (PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The faculty of the Department of Translational Neuroscience is seeking a motivated neuroscientist with a track record of scholarship in age‑related neurodegenerative disease. The candidate will develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements the department’s strong focus on Parkinson’s disease and other synucleinopathies as well as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, or other neurodegenerative disorders. The role includes collaboration across program‑level projects, mentorship of graduate trainees, and didactic instruction.

MSU offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and start‑up packages. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology (PhD or equivalent).

Minimum Requirements

• The position requires a PhD or equivalent with a record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience.
• The scope of the candidate’s research program should demonstrate a commitment to translational efforts aimed at bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application.
• A stated desire, or an established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team‑based collaborations is essential.
• Dedication to mentoring students/fellows should be evident.
• Applicants for Associate Professor with Tenure should have a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.

Desired Qualifications

• Research foci including basal ganglia circuit dynamics, cognition, astrocyte/microglial biology, synaptic transmission, or lysosomal function are desired but not required.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.
• Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Summary of Health Risks

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote‑friendly. Remote‑friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Remote Friendly Location

Grand Rapids Research Center (GRRC), 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.