Senior Leader, Brain Health & Neurodegeneration Research

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions invites applications for a senior tenure-track faculty position specializing in brain health and neurodegeneration.

We seek an established, visionary scientist with a consistent record of extramural funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership to advance knowledge of brain health and related disorders across biological, behavioral, and social factors.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal research degree in health sciences or neuroscience.
• Eligibility for associate or full professor with tenure track.
• Sustained scholarly productivity and prior extramural funding experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s).

Responsibilities

• Research & Scholarship: Develop and lead an internationally recognized program in neurodegeneration and brain health.
• Grant Acquisition: Secure external funding from national/international agencies (R01-type/center grants).
• Dissemination: Publish high-impact peer-reviewed work and translate findings for diverse audiences.
• Teaching & Mentorship: Inspire and mentor faculty, postdocs, and students across related disciplines.

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal research degree in Health Professions/Neuroscience/Psychology/Rehabilitation Sciences

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions invites applications for a senior tenure-track faculty position specializing in brain health and neurodegeneration.

We seek an established, visionary scientist with a consistent record of extramural funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership to advance knowledge of brain health and related disorders across biological, behavioral, and social factors.