Open Rank Faculty position in Cancer-Neuroscience

Description

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine in collaboration with the Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a tenure-eligible Open RankFaculty position in the emerging area of “Cancer Neuroscience”. Researchers in the Departments study a variety of neurological diseases including Glioma and have specific interests in neurodegenerative diseases and the role of glia and immune processes in disease etiology. This position synergizes with a number of active researchers across UVA working in the area of glioma, metastatic brain cancer, brain immunology and glia. Rank and tenure-status will be dependent upon qualifications.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have earned a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, completed a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated a track record of successful research with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding. A commitment to and evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity and of advancing understanding and outcomes for underrepresented groups are essential. The Department of Neuroscience is home of the Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG), a center dedicated to understanding the contribution of the immune system to neurological disorders. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic group of investigators with similar research interests. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of graduate and MD/PhD students from the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program to support their research program. Predoctoral training is also supported by several T32 supported training programs, including the BIG training program. The selected candidate will also enjoy access to unique shared research facilities in the Department which include high-resolution single- and multi-photon confocal and light sheet microscopy, flow cytometry, and behavioral equipment.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blueridge Mountains of Virginia just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington DC. Charlottesville is often voted one of the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and tons of small-town charm. Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided.

Application Instructions

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

Priority application review will begin XXX, but the position will remain open until filled.

Complete an application online and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (not to exceed 3 pages)
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, physical/mailing address)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.