Description

Vanderbilt University (VU) invites applications for a Mid-Career faculty member in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics as part of The Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR). This position is based in the School of Medicine Basic Science. This collaborative position will span multiple schools of the University as well as the adjacent Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in an area relevant to addiction.
• Collaborate with other researchers within VCAR and across Vanderbilt University to push forward our understanding of addiction.
• Contribute to the academic mission of Vanderbilt University through teaching, mentoring, and service activities.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research efforts that may include collaborations with clinical researchers, computational biologists, or other related fields.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have a track record of excellence in preclinical addiction research, as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and sustained extramural funding. Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a relevant field such as Molecular Physiology, Biophysics, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Molecular Physiology, Biophysics or a related discipline. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership in research, including the ability to mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.

Application Instructions

Required documentation for interested applicants includes a curriculum vitae.