Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Fitness center

Tuition benefits

Dual career assistance

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for two tenure‑track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. The roles involve leading independent research in areas such as neuroimmune crosstalk, cancer, and vascular biology, with responsibilities for teaching graduate students and building an externally funded program.

The successful candidates will establish a vigorous research program, publish extensively, and contribute to UNR Med’s collaborative

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with postdoctoral experience and a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Ability to obtain stage‑appropriate funding and establish an independent research program.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Publish high-quality results in peer‑reviewed journals and contribute to teaching graduate and medical students.
• Engage in university, community, and professional service and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Lead author publications

Grant writing

Independent research planning

Education

PhD/MD/DVM/DO or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. These are full-time (12-month) state-funded positions that represent an exceptional opportunity for outstanding candidates to join UNR Med's robust research community that extends across multiple research and clinical departments.

The ideal candidate’s research will utilize state-of-the-art techniques to advance our understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of human health and disease in areas that complement the longstanding tradition of excellence in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular biomedical science in the department. Areas of particular interest include neuroimmune crosstalk, cancer, women’s health, neural control of organ systems, glial biology, and vascular biology.

The successful applicant is expected to establish and maintain an active externally-funded research program, produce high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals, engage in University, community, and professional service, and contribute to the highly interactive and collaborative environment within the Physiology and Cell Biology Department at UNR Med.

The successful applicant must establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in their area of expertise, and contribute to teaching graduate and medical students. Laboratory space, start-up funds, and salary will be competitive and commensurate with academic rank and experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD, DO, MD, DVM or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral experience. Strong record of research productivity including lead author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to obtain stage-appropriate funding and have clear plans for establishing an independent research program.

Compensation

Grade Assistant Professor 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.

Perks of working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• Faculty Senate No state income tax!
• 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 Grants-in-Aid 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.

Employment Details

ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

Background and Eligibility

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University Mission & Diversity

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world.

Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity.

We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community.

We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions.

We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction.

The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities.

We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants.

We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers.

We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

University Overview

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine The University of Nevada, Reno is the state of Nevada’s leading public research university. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ('Very High Research') university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the 'Best National Universities' and 'Best National Public Universities.' It also ranks in the top tier of the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' 'Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.' Since 2009, nearly $1billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada, where education, research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a growing technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Founded where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the University’s beautiful, 290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada state arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure continues to expand, with the opening of the John Tulloch Business Building as well as the completion of a new state public health laboratory with groundbreaking for a life sciences building scheduled for 2027. The University has also invested in affordable housing for faculty and staff with its University Village, a series of fully renovated housing parcels located near campus. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple and Microsoft, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with a new devices and accessories. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150‑year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. Just one example is how the University is leading the way in the nation’s effort to develop new, clean energy sources that will power the country’s future through its selection as one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs) through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Nevada’s Tech Hub strengthens America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land‑grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access Zeva Edmondson Director, Title IX Coordinator Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557 [phone] [e-mail] The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, TitleIX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664N. 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