Vanderbilt University

Mid-Career Faculty Position in Addiction Research at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in Molecular Physiology, Biophysics, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or related fields.
  • Strong track record of impactful publications in preclinical addiction research.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding for research projects.
  • Leadership experience in research settings, mentoring junior faculty and graduate students.
  • Ability to contribute to teaching and academic service activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program focused on addiction.
  • Collaborate with researchers across Vanderbilt University to advance addiction research.
  • Contribute to teaching and mentoring efforts within the institution.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary research involving clinical researchers and other experts.
  • Participate in service activities that support the academic mission of Vanderbilt University.

Benefits

  • Collaborative research environment spanning multiple schools and departments.
  • Access to a robust network of 40 faculty members in addiction research.
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with various fields.
  • Support for developing innovative research initiatives.
  • Engagement in a mission-driven project aimed at understanding addiction.
Full Job Description
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.

About Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873 and named after shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South. Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 12,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 foreign countries in four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. The university is organized into ten schools, including four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. Vanderbilt is ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Vanderbilt's endowment is one of the largest among American universities, standing at $7.2 billion as of 2020.
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