Pathway to Faculty Fellowship - Pharmacology (TF9969)

　　Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedPathway to Faculty Fellowship - Pharmacology (TF9969)at its Detroit campus location.

　　Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

　　Essential functions (job duties):

　　The Department of Pharmacology in the Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU-SOM) invites applications for a pre-faculty fellow position in the general area of Neuroscience as part of the Wayne State University Pathway to Faculty program. Through this program, the pre-faculty fellow, who will join WSU-SOM with the official title Pre-Faculty Fellow, will be guided, mentored and prepared for the acceptance of a tenure-track faculty position in the department. We seek candidates with a doctorate in Neuroscience or a relevant biomedical discipline with less than 3 years of post-graduate training and who have shown great promise in research and scholarship and a desire to pursue a tenure-track position while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

　　The successful candidate will join a highly dynamic and collegial academic setting and receive strong, comprehensive, inclusive, equitable, diverse, compassionate and stable mentorship to develop into a dynamic, independent neuroscientist working at the leading edge of the discipline. The candidate will be provided with 2-3 years of funded postdoctoral training to develop the skills necessary for successful transition to a tenure-track faculty position, and then 2-3 years of dedicated funding to initialize an independent research program. The candidate will receive both competitive research support and a stipend, professional development opportunities, as well as generous laboratory space and access to state-of-the-art core facilities in an environment that supports multidisciplinary collaboration. The candidate will be expected to develop an impactful independent research program and contribute to departmental activities. Individuals who identify as members of historically marginalized groups in their chosen field are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　Wayne State University (WSU) is a Carnegie level 1 institution and a premier public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. The WSU-SOM is located in midtown Detroit, one of the dynamic urban communities leading the revitalization of the city. The metropolitan area provides a cosmopolitan environment with rich cultural offerings, strong schools, and outstanding affordable housing in our beautiful Great Lakes region. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Qualifications:

　　Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.

　　School/College/Division:

　　H11 - Graduate School

　　Primary department:

　　H1102 - Graduate School

　　Employment type:

　　Regular Employee

　　Job type: Full Time

　　Job category: Academic/Faculty

　　Funding/salary information:

　　Compensation type: Annual Salary

　　Hourly rate:

　　Salary minimum: $55,000 (12month)

　　Salary hire maximum:

　　Working conditions:

　　Job openings:

　　Number of openings: 1

　　Reposted position: No

　　Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

　　Prior posting/requisition number:

　　Background check requirements:

　　University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

　　Equal employment opportunity statement:

　　Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.