Current Positions:
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral
studies, and a strong publication record. The ideal candidate will complement current
areas of expertise of the existing Pharmacology and Physiology faculty in the area
of pain research. Candidates for employment as Assistant Professor will be expected
to develop an innovative, extramurally funded research program, participate in the
educational mission of the Department, and engage in University service. Applicants
for employment at the level of Associate Professor are expected to have current external
(NIH) funding.
To apply, visit the Saint Louis University Human Resources website and search for
position 2022-04384. Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum
vitae; You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans,
and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations
are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please
contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
The Institute for Translational Neuroscience is seeking a highly motivated investigator at the Assistant Professor level within the tenure track. The search is part of a cluster hiring process that is taking place between The Institute for Translational Neuroscience and the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology in the School of Medicine. The Department is a vibrant, dynamic, multidisciplinary and highly collaborative department and offers access to excellent core facilities and opportunities to join collaborative centers including the Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation, as well as internal funding mechanisms for project support. Members of our community have access to the nationally acclaimed Cortex Innovation Community, to multiple local startup-supporting institutions and to the fast-growing, cutting-edge medical and biotechnology community which operates actively throughout the St. Louis region. Candidates involved in related discipline with a focus on neuroscience, such as drug discovery, structural biology and chemical biology are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Responsibilities :
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral
studies, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in researchers
working on pain, neurological and psychiatric disorders in the areas of: neuroimmunology,
neural circuits and behavior; molecular and cellular neuroscience; and neurogenetics
with a focus on identifying and developing novel therapeutic opportunities. Candidates
will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally funded research program, participate
in the educational mission of the Department, and engage in University service.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Catholic Jesuit Institution with a
long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in
1836, the school was the first to award a medical degree west of the Mississippi River.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a leading center of research in neurodegenerative
disorders, pain, cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging, and heart/lung
disease. The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology maintains a strong record of
extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a T32 training
grant.
Questions related to this position can be sent to Dr. Daniela Salvemini, William Beaumont
Professor and Chair and Director, The Institute for Translational Neuroscience (daniela.salvemini@health.slu.edu).
Vaccine Protocol:
Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and
faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or
a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with
the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before
the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not
vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your
first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your
start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical
circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an
employee’s start date will result in termination of the employment.
The University provides generous research startup funds and competitive salaries.
Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) statement
of current research and goals; 4) statement of teaching philosophy and 5) contact
details for references from at least 3 colleagues. You can upload these items on the
third page "My experience" of the application.
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans,
and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations
are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please
contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans,
and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations
are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please
contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.