Assistant or Associate Professor - Tenure Track Faculty

Alzheimer's Center at Temple (ACT)

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

www.temple.edu/medicine

Assistant or Associate Professor - Tenure Track Faculty

Established research program targeting Alzheimer's disease in Philadelphia!

The Opportunity

The Alzheimer's Center (ACT) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates for the role of scientist for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, whose research program investigates mechanisms and/or therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease (AD), brain aging, dementias and AD-related disorders (ADRD).

ACT is interested in qualified applicants who will have expertise related to one or more of the following areas:

• Neurobiology of aging and AD/ADRD, including animal models and/or cell culture systems
• Histopathology, biochemical analysis, biomarkers, or translational studies, including human and non-human samples.
• Omics approaches in brain aging or dementias.

The Alzheimer's Center at Temple occupies space in the Medical Education and Research Building, a new state-of-the-art building dedicated to basic and clinical research and medical education. This position will complement and synergize with ongoing basic and clinical research programs within the Departments of Neural Sciences (including the Center for Substance Abuse Research and the Center for Neural Development and Repair) and Neurology. Additional information about the Alzheimer's Center at Temple can be found on the department's website: ACT. Further details about LKSOM can be found at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits - including a generous 403b defined contribution plan, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME and disability at group rates, and more - the position offers:

• Faculty mentorship committee for career advancement and balancing work/life responsibilities.
• Competitive start-up package and dedicated lab space tailored to the successful applicant's needs.
• ACT core facilities for biomarkers, molecular biology, pathology, histochemistry, and imaging. Department of Neural Sciences and LKSOM shared facilities for RNAseq, confocal microscopy, live cell imaging, FACS sorting, proteomic and lipidomic cores, and others.

Candidate Qualifications: candidates should have an established research program; independent or pathway to independence funding from NIH and/or private foundations in these areas are highly preferred. Successful candidates should have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and a strong academic record in the biology of neurodegenerative diseases or neuroscience with an emphasis on Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases. Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of consistent publications in high-impact journals. We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information. All documents must be in PDF format.

Application materials should include: a current curriculum vitae, a comprehensive letter of interest stating your area of expertise and qualifications; a synopsis of accomplishments and research goals; a brief statement of teaching interests, and three letters of reference or contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, email address and phone number for each). A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Silvia Fossati, PhD, Interim Director, Alzheimer's Center at Temple, c/o William Mawhinney, Sr. Recruiter, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

For confidential inquiries and or questions about the position, don't hesitate to get in touch with William Mawhinney at William.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit theOffice of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.