Faculty Position - Pain Research (Tenure Track)

• Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong record of research productivity. Evidence of an established research program with transferrable external funding is required.
• Eligible candidates must have movable NIH RO1 funding or equivalent.
• Academic rank and appointment type (tenure track or tenured) will be commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.

The position provides opportunities for collaboration with investigators in the University of Minnesota Health Sciences including the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor and teach PhD, MD/PhD and medical students. Start-up funds and laboratory space are available. Clinician-Scientists are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Anesthesiology in the University of Minnesota Medical School, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Pain Consortium, is seeking an accomplished basic scientist specializing in pain research to join a large, collaborative multidisciplinary community of researchers focused on pain and analgesia research. The ideal candidate is someone experienced in using state-of-the art approaches and whose work complements and expands on our existing research strengths.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

The application process will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should apply to this position through the U of MN Twin Cities Employee Center by submitting -

• a single PDF file with the following -
  • cover letter
  • CV
  • brief statement of research interests
  • career goal statement that explains current funding
  • names and contact information for at least three references

For more information, please contact Dr. Laura Stone at stone023@umn.edu or Dr. Michael Todd at mmtodd@umn.edu.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest world-class public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. The University ranks in the top 10 among U.S. public universities in research spending.

The University of Minnesota is known internationally for pain research and the development of novel analgesic medications. The multi-disciplinary U of M Pain Consortium spans diverse Academic units including Anesthesiology, Dentistry, Education, Epidemiology, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Rehabilitation Medicine and Veterinary Science. Our investigators employ a wide variety of techniques including molecular biology, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, animal behavior, human psychophysics, and neuroimaging. Research is directed toward a broad-spectrum or questions related to pain transmission, neuroplasticity, hyperalgesia, endogenous pain inhibitory systems, and development of analgesic medications. The pain community is well connected with the University's Medical Discovery Team on Addiction. This mixture provides a highly enriched environment and fosters strong collaborations and interdisciplinary training opportunities. There are many opportunities for collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists.