Position SummaryThe College of Human Medicine of Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a scientist at the rank of professor to join their Parkinson’s disease (PD) research group. The PD research group currently focuses on mechanisms of neurodegeneration, including neuroinflammation and alpha-synuclein biology, with established programs utilizing cell and animal models of PD and levodopa-induced dyskinesias, gene therapy, repurposing drugs and epigenetic contributors to degeneration. The PD research group is housed within the Department of Translational Neuroscience (TN) which also hosts an Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and traumatic brain injury research group. Candidates should be nationally recognized thought leaders with a successful active funding history, and a track record of team-based, collaborative research. The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring and instruction of students in MSU graduate training programs and work with existing faculty to broaden and enhance the vision for PD research at MSU. A successful candidate will be expected to be a leader in the PD research group, raise the visibility of PD research at MSU, and be willing to direct large, multi-investigator initiatives. MSU offers an extremely competitive salary, benefits and start-up package. Required DegreeDoctorate Minimum Requirements
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Required Application MaterialsCV, coverletter, Letters of Reference Review of Applications Begins On03/23/2020 Summary of Health RisksWork with animals or unfixed animal tissue Websitehttp://translationalscience.msu.edu/ MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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