Assistant​/Associate Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

The faculty of the Department of Translational Neuroscience is seeking a motivated neuroscientist with a track record of scholarship in age‑related neurodegenerative disease. The candidate will develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements the department’s strong focus on Parkinson’s disease and other synucleinopathies as well as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, or other neurodegenerative disorders. The role includes collaboration across program‑level projects, mentorship of graduate trainees, and didactic instruction.

MSU offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and start‑up packages. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Terminal degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology (PhD or equivalent).

• The position requires a PhD or equivalent with a record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson’s disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience.
• The scope of the candidate’s research program should demonstrate a commitment to translational efforts aimed at bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application.
• A stated desire, or an established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team‑based collaborations is essential.
• Dedication to mentoring students/fellows should be evident.
• Applicants for Associate Professor with Tenure should have a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.

• Research foci including basal ganglia circuit dynamics, cognition, astrocyte/microglial biology, synaptic transmission, or lysosomal function are desired but not required.

• Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.
• Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote‑friendly. Remote‑friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Grand Rapids Research Center (GRRC), 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.