Posted: 11 August 2006

The Center for Neuroscience and the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy is recruiting one tenure-track faculty into the Sensory Neuroscience Research Center. Priority will be given to extramurally funded investigators and clinician scientists.

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SENSORY SYSTEM REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Applications are invited at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with preference given to candidates with expertise in regeneration, repair, or development of sensory systems and who utilize gene manipulation and stem-cell techniques. Successful applicants will join the collaborative, multidisciplinary Sensory Neuroscience Research Center (SNRC), which is an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. Collective expertise of SNRC faculty ranges from molecular to integrative studies of sensory systems. The successful candidate will occupy laboratory space in a new research building equipped with modern imaging and image-analysis capabilities. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. George A. Spirou (304-293-3490; gspirou@hsc.wvu.edu), chair of the search committee.

Candidates at Associate Professor or Full Professor rank must have a strong record of extramurally funded research. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Very competitive startup package, laboratory space, and institutionally supported salary are offered. Participation in the educational mission of the School of Medicine is expected through teaching in graduate and professional programs.

West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution with approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Nursing, each with health professional and graduate programs. Two new research buildings and a new library learning center currently are under construction on the Health Sciences campus to accommodate our research growth agenda. Morgantown is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S. with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2006 and will continue until the positions are filled. Send a curriculum vitae, research plans, and contact information for three references either electronically (c/o sfinnegan@hsc.wvu.edu) or mail to Search Committee, c/o Sean Finnegan, Administrator, Center for Neuroscience, PO Box 9304, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-9304.

West Virginia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer