About this opportunity
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso lists this Research Assistant Professor opportunity in el paso, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
44855BR
Position Description:
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Requisition ID:
44855BR
Work Location:
El Paso
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Radiology Dept Elp Genl
Major/Essential Functions:
Develops and maintains rigorous, externally-funded research programs
Conducts and leads independent and collaborative research using advanced human brain imaging techniques, including MRI and fMRI, to investigate neurological, psychiatric, and metabolic conditions.
Leads the design and conduct of research studies, including development and oversight of IRB protocols, participant recruitment, data acquisition and analysis, and dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations
Provides faculty expertise in clinical translation by advancing fMRI-based pre-surgical functional mapping for epilepsy and brain tumor cases and leading interdisciplinary research collaborations
Engages in limited teaching and mentorship activities (approximately 10% effort), supporting medical students, residents, and other trainees as incidental to the primary research mission
Contributes to the strategic planning of the department’s research mission by developing goals, objectives, and long-range plans for prospective radiology research initiatives
Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in the field of biomedical sciences, with a thesis focused on brain biology
Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience in neurosciences or related field
Experience in teaching graduate students and/or medical students
Record of accomplishment in basic or translational neuroscience research
Experience in Brain imaging acquisition and analysis
Experience in MRI pre-surgical planning or functional brain mapping
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals with neuroscience-related content, particularly in human brain imaging
Preferred Qualifications:
Track record of success in extramural grant funding
Record of presenting at national scientific meetings
Experience mentoring or supervising students or research trainees
Experience in clinical or translational neuroimaging research
Research focus in neurological, psychiatric, or metabolic disorders (e.g., stroke, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder)
Experience with multidisciplinary or multi-institutional research collaborations
Background in EEG, TMS, or multimodal neuroimaging techniques
Demonstrated experience in functional imaging techniques, including acquisition, processing, and interpretation of fMRI, PPET, or SPECT data
Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Required Attachments:
Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate:
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Shift:
Day
Grant Funded?:
No
Job Group:
Research Faculty
Worksite address
el paso, TX, 88568, US
Who can apply
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