Assistant Professor (Without Tenure) Neurobiology & Biophysics
Assistant Professor (Without Tenure) Neurobiology & Biophysics
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The Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington invites applications for full-time non-tenure Assistant Professor track position with a 12-month service period July 1 to June 30.
The Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics is built on the principles of innovation integrity and service. These principles are the foundation of our contributions to the State of Washington the UW the international science community and the broader public. Our mission centers on three areas: advancing fundamental scientific and biomedical knowledge training the next generation of scientists and building a strong community invested in the success of every member of our department.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research and service. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program and collaborate with members of the Department and other faculty within the University and affiliated institutions to contribute to the teaching responsibilities of the department through existing or new courses and to contribute to the departments commitment to service within the School of Medicine the University of Washington and the greater Seattle community.
Our department offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture with diverse interdisciplinary research ties across campus. Additional infrastructure and expertise available to support the successful applicant include the Computational Neuroscience Center the Washington National Primate Research Center the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine the Brotman-Baty Institute the Nathan Shock Center for Aging the Alzheimers Disease Research Center and the Garvey Institute in addition to regional opportunities to collaborate with the Allen Institute for Brain and Cell Science Seattle Childrens Research Institute and a multitude of biotechnology companies.
The University of Washington the School of Medicine and the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics are committed to the goal of diversifying our faculty ranks and promoting diversity and inclusivity among students faculty and staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. This position will support our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and teach mentor and work with individuals from a wide spectrum of backgrounds
For this position the department anticipates a start date in late Summer or early Autumn 2025. The candidate is expected to develop an independent research particular this position will use human stem cell-derived models of neuromuscular disease to better understand the mechanisms that lead to muscle and neuronal dysfunction in these conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor students and early-stage academic scientists. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching research and service.
The base salary range for this position will be $104410 $130010 per year to commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Candidates must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field. Required skills for this position include expertise in neurophysiology and muscle physiology and/or stem cell biology and/or optogenetics and/or electrophysiology and/or bioengineering.
Employment Type
Full-Time
