The Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN) at the University of Minnesota is seeking to hire up to eight tenure or tenure-track faculty members to enhance research strengths in the neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. The vision for these positions is to provide significant endowment-like recurring salary support so the most accomplished scientists will be able to focus on their research. The newly established ITN will recruit neuroscientists and physicians with Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, ALS and muscular dystrophy. Translational Neuroscience Scholars will be affiliated with the Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, or the Center for Neurological Research. We are particularly interested in candidates using animal models of dementia, movement disorders, and neuromuscular disease, as well as candidates who directly study human degenerative neurological diseases. The key criteria are superlative scientific accomplishment and the promise of future research impact. Successful candidates must demonstrate the capability to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program, a commitment to medical, graduate or undergraduate education, and leadership through vision and collaborative program development.

Successful new recruits will receive substantial recurring salary support, an excellent startup package, and laboratory space in a newly–built, integrated neuroscience research complex housing the Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, the Center for Neurological Research, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, the Center for Orphan Drug Research, and the Stem Cell Institute. Departmental affiliation will be determined by the applicant’s interest and the relevance of the applicant’s research program to departmental goals. For Assistant level appointments, candidates are expected to have doctoral and postdoctoral training in the neurosciences and research accomplishments consistent with developing a nationally recognized and independent research program. Associate or Full Professor appointments will require demonstrated independence and research productivity, including a strong track record of major external funding and peer-reviewed publications. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or be able to secure permanent residence status. The starting date is negotiable, with appointments available as soon as June 1, 2008. The University of Minnesota is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Review of applications will commence January 31, 2008, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and intentions, and three letters of reference to: ITN Faculty Search Committee, Attention: Rosalyn Segal, Medical School Dean's Office, MMC 293, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Email: rsegal@umn.edu. Electronic versions of the required information may be e-mailed but must be followed with a hard-copy for the official search files. Applicants must also complete the online application. This may be found at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html under Requisition #152758.

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