INTRODUCTION

The Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB) at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Research Professor position beginning in August 2023. This is a two-year position, renewed annually. The successful applicant will conduct cutting-edge research under the mentorship of PNB faculty who have broad expertise in molecular, cellular, and organismal mechanisms underlying physiology or neurobiology, and their relevance to human diseases/disorders. Areas of study include but are not limited to any of the following: Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Circuit & Behavioral Neuroscience; as well as Development, Disease & Tissue Repair.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary cohort of CLAS Research and Teaching Scholars and will be offered training and support related to career development, teaching, and resources.

The successful candidate will also have full access to the COR2E facilities and be eligible to apply internal and external funding. In addition to performing high-quality research activities, there will be mentored teaching opportunities for those candidates who are interested in gaining teaching experience and developing their own pedagogical skills.

We especially encourage individuals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in academia to apply. The Department of Physiology and Neurobiology is strongly committed to increasing diversity in the academic pipeline.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. in Physiology, Neurobiology, Genetics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Two peer-reviewed publications in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion within the academic setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments with peer-reviewed research publications.
• Demonstrated success with submitting proposals and obtaining funding.
• Previous teaching experience.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 11-month, non-tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2022. The salary for this position is $65,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The position is funded for two years from the date of hire, pending annual review based on satisfactory performance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.