Neuroscience Researcher - Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Pay: Competitive

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Employment type: Full-Time

The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri – Columbia is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor with our neuroscience research group. We are looking for a candidate to investigate the role of inflammation and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of neurovascular injuries.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in the field of neurovascular injuries.
• Provide research training for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
• Participate in basic science training for medical students and residents.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. and/or MD/Ph.D. degree.
• Post-doctoral experience.
• Excellent qualifications in research.
• Outstanding research program.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts and community spirit with big-city culture, activities, and resources.

This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination.

After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing, and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

The University of Missouri is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri.