Assistant Professor, without tenure, Department of Pharmacology

Position Details

Assistant Professor, without tenure, Department of Pharmacology

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Pharmacology

Title: Assistant Professor, without tenure, Department of Pharmacology

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, assistant professor position without tenure (WOT) due to funding. This position will focus on genetic and circuit-based regulation of dopaminergic neurons and their effects on reward behavior. Possible specializations include circuit-specific CRISPR/Cas9 genetic tools in the nervous system, optogenetics, fiberphotometry, transcriptomics, and electrophysiology in the central nervous system.

We anticipate a start date of July 2025, but this is flexible. Assistant professors (WOT) are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The base salary range for this position will be $7,917 - $11,250 per month ($95,004 - $135,000), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, R01-funded research program, to contribute to the teaching responsibilities of the department through existing or new courses, and to contribute to the department's commitment to service within the School of Medicine, the University of Washington or the greater Seattle community.

Research, teaching and service are the foundation of our scientific and education contributions to the State of Washington, the University of Washington, international science communities, and the public. Our broader mission centers on three areas. Discovery : to understand the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Training : to provide high-quality, rigorous training that prepares students, postdoctoral scholars, and clinical fellows for science-and medicine-related careers. Communication : to disseminate scientific results and share our passion for biomedical research across our community.

The Department of Pharmacology values diverse experiences and perspectives. Thus, we strive to create a welcoming and respectful research environment that supports equity, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field. An MD or M.D./Ph.D degree (or foreign equivalents) are also acceptable.

Instructions

Application packages should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research accomplishments and plans, names of three references, and a diversity statement. Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

Instructions for the diversity statement: The Department of Pharmacology is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive departmental climate that embraces the diversity of all individuals and allows trainees, staff and faculty develop their full potential. We are currently focused on four goals that align to the University of Washington Diversity Blueprint: 1. Cultivate and communicate our commitment to equity and diversity; 2. Attract, retain, and advance an excellent and diverse workforce; 3. Foster and sustain a welcoming climate for equity, diversity and outreach; and 4. Improve accountability and transparency. Part of our applicant evaluation process will be to assess the contributions candidates would make - through background, experiences and/or plans of action towards our equity and diversity goals. Please describe (in no more than one page) how you would contribute to our effort.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 7, 2025.

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.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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 (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/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 (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.