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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. We are seeking candidates with expertise in any area of cellular and molecular neuroscience. We particularly encourage applicants using innovative molecular and cell biological and/or omics approaches in model organisms or in organoid models. Competitive startup funds are available. Our faculty are expected to develop nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, to train PhD students, and to participate in undergraduate teaching.

The Biology Department facilities include a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core (https://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/research/center/core-facilities/cellular-and-molecular-imaging-core ), animal research facilities, and access to university cores including genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. The successful candidate will recruit graduate students from multiple university-wide graduate programs including the Integrative Neuroscience PhD (https://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/graduate-program ) and the Molecular Bioscience PhD (https://www.unr.edu/molecular-biosciences ) programs.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field; Postdoctoral Research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong publication record; research experience that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; potential to develop a nationally competitive research program; potential to develop strong teaching skills.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month), Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 15.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments.  It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and 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

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• 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.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups

• 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. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

The Department of Biology (https://www.unr.edu/biology ) has more than 900 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, about 80 graduate students, 28 tenure ladder faculty and 9 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, and has been rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Search Chair: Dr. Grant Mastick at gmastick@unr.edu .

Search Coordinator: Beth Jacobsen at 775-682-8787 or jacobsenb@unr.edu

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter explaining how your research relates to the position description and complements current departmental expertise

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Statement of research interests and plans (limit three pages)

5) Statement of teaching interests including a philosophy for pedagogy and mentorship, as well as potential courses the candidate could teach or develop (limit two pages)

6) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2023. The search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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.

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