Open-rank faculty positions

Faculty Positions in Neuroscience at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neuroscience

Job Ids: 261908, 260042, 248102

Position #: 20009348, 20010115, 20000896

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, is seeking applications for open-rank faculty positions at the assistant/associate/full professor level to join a rapidly growing department and a highly interactive neuroscience community.  Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise complements and synergizes with the strengths of the department, particularly in areas such as neurodegenerative disease, inflammaging, stress neurobiology, and stem cell research. Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain a competitive extramurally funded research program. The rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine is home to the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the-art microscopic facility. This facility includes multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N-STORM super-resolution microscope, a light-sheet microscope, imaging flow cytometry, and a slide scanner. Our department faculty members also have access to University research core facilities specializing in electron microscopy, cell and tissue imaging, small animal behavior and imaging, genomics and proteomics, and bioinformatics.

Founded in 1828, the Medical College of Georgia is the flagship medical school of the University System of Georgia. It is the state's only public medical school and ranks among the top 10 largest medical schools in the United States. Located in a historic city, the institution offers exceptional recreational and lifestyle opportunities.

Applicants must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. The successful candidate will receive a nationally competitive salary and a start-up package. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining your current and future research interests, and contact information for three references to Melanie Riney (MRINEY@augusta.edu).  You will also need to complete a faculty application at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/  to be considered for these positions. For more information, please visit our department homepage: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/dnrm. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Augusta University is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Institution.