Assistant Professor - Biological Structure, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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Job description

Assistant Professor - Biological Structure, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology The Department of Biological Structure (BSTR) and the Department
of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) at the University of
Washington jointly seek an outstanding neuroscientist for a
full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position
has an annual service period of 12 months (July 1
? June 30). Anticipated start date will be September
2022. This position will complement existing strengths of
the two departments to build exciting new directions that would
leverage the unique resources in the departments, across UW and in
the Seattle neuroscience and biotechnical community. This position
is expected to have a disease focus, which could range from
neurodevelopment to age-related degeneration, and to incorporate
techniques and tools such as advanced imaging techniques and
large-scale single cell and spatial omics datasets to study healthy
and/or pathological brain structure and function, as well as model
systems, especially patient-derived iPSCs and brain organoids.
Our departments offer a highly collegial and collaborative
culture, with diverse interdisciplinary research ties across
campus. The Department of Biological Structure has a strong
Neuroscience research focus, and the Department of Laboratory
Medicine and Pathology hosts outstanding research in neurological
injury and disease, mechanisms of aging, and related fields.
Additional infrastructure and expertise available to support the
successful applicant include the Institute for Stem Cell and
Regenerative Medicine, the Brotman-Baty Institute, the Nathan Shock
Center for Aging, the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and the
Garvey Institute, in additional to regional opportunities to
collaborate with the Allen Institute for Brain and Cell Science,
Sage Bionetworks, and a multitude of biotechnology companies.
The University of Washington, the School of Medicine, and BSTR
and DLMP are committed to the goal of diversifying our faculty
ranks and promoting diversity and inclusivity among students,
faculty, and staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are
particularly encouraged to apply. This position will support our
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and teach,
mentor, and work with individuals from a wide spectrum of
backgrounds.
This position will be expected to initiate an independent
research program, and collaborate with members of the BSTR, DLMP,
and other faculty within the University and Affiliated
institutions, participate in relevant undergraduate and graduate
instruction, and engage in service activities that support the
Departments and the University.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in
biological sciences or another relevant field, or M.D. (or
foreign equivalent). An M.D./Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) is also
acceptable. Applicants should have two or more years of relevant
postdoctoral experience.
Application Instructions
Applicants are expected to describe their plans for creating
innovative and high-quality research programs and mentoring
philosophy that contribute to an inclusive and equitable campus
environment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a two-page statement of research interests and
accomplishments, a one-page statement outlining their goals in
mentoring and teaching, and a one-page statement of efforts and
plans for promoting diversity and inclusion in science and higher
education. Letters of recommendation from three references should
be sent directly by the referees. Applications will be reviewed
beginning December 1, 2021.
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For questions please contact Susan Taylor ().
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age,
disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity
among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and
articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint ().
Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty
efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity
and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty
member's academic profile and responsibilities (#2432).

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