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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)
The Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research was founded in 2016 and provides intellectual focus and infrastructure for research and education in addiction research in various areas such as brain control of motivation and reward, stimulant use disorder, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder and pain management. There are currently 40 faculty members from a broad range of departments in VU and VUMC. We are looking for this position to be filled by a scientist whose research program is, broadly speaking, in areas related to substance use disorder and addiction. This includes but is not limited to using established addiction models, basic work studying neural systems, studies relevant to understanding the neurobiological, genetic, or molecular mechanisms underlying disease. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of impactful publications, a demonstrated ability to lead innovative research programs, and extramural funding.
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.
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
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