Assistant Professor Neurodegeneration

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at the University of Michigan invites applications for tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, but applicants at other ranks will be considered. We seek outstanding neuroscientists who address fundamental mechanisms important for diseases of neurodegeneration. Highly accomplished candidates will be considered for the newly established Terry and Shelley Barr Research Professorship. Depending on scientific focus, the successful candidate’s research program may be housed within the NeuroInnovation Center at the North Campus Research Complex or within other research units on the U-M campus.

The MNI (https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/michigan-neuroscience-institute) is a newly expanded cross-campus institute that catalyzes interdisciplinary neuroscience research across 159 labs, 30 departments and 6 schools at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to leverage advances across all fields of science and engineering to solve the mysteries of the brain and to apply those discoveries to advance human health. MNI is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States.

MNI values a diverse and inclusive neuroscience community and those from groups who have been historically underrepresented in science and academia are strongly encouraged to apply.  The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree and a strong record of research accomplishment. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter with names and contacts of three references, a full CV, a research statement (3 pages) describing past, current and future research plans, highlighting potential collaborations within the MNI and how their work addresses fundamental mechanisms of neurodegeneration, a personal statement describing how they will contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive scientific environment, and a teaching statement.

All application materials should be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/153491. Please direct any questions to MNI.Neurodegeneration.Applications@umich.edu. Applications received before October 1, 2024, will receive fullest consideration. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.