Research- track assistant professor

RESEARCH- TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Requisition # 75858

Position Basics

Type of Position RESEARCH-TRACK

Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled

Advertising Started on: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

College: Carver College of Medicine

Department: Pathology

Salary

Salary: Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Full Time

Position Description:

The Department of Pathology at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking a research-track Assistant Professor. We seek qualified applicants to lead basic and translational research projects towards improved understanding of neuropathology, neurodegenerative diseases, tauopathies, and progressive supranuclear palsy. The successful applicant will also be responsible for generating and assisting in new proposals for intramural and extramural research funding both as a PI and co-PI, as well as contributing to ongoing funded research activities and core laboratory oversight.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

 

Education Requirement:

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent) and a minimum of two years of Assistant Research Scientist or Director experience in basic and translational neuropathology research is required.

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience and expertise in neuropathology, neurogenerative diseases research, tauopathies, and progressive supranuclear palsy with a strong record of productivity as evidenced by publications.


2. Research experience in the supervision and management of laboratories or cores and research personnel/staff, including training of new personnel and day-to-day guidance of staff.


3. Demonstrated ability to compete for extramurally funded research applications, such as previous grant awards as a Research Scientist or Director on awarded federal grant or contract applications.


4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by publications and oral presentations to scientific community.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. First, or senior, author publications in neuropathology, neurogenerative diseases research, tauopathies, and/or progressive supranuclear palsy


2. Demonstrated ability to assist on and/or initiate collaborative grant applications and awards


3. Experience processing and sectioning brains, as well as associated histology


4. Experience overseeing immunohistochemistry validation


5. Experience developing workflows and procedures for lab services


6. Experience implementing brain banking


7. Candidates with, or with named and supported director roles on, federal grant or contract funding (or equivalent) are preferred

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

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Contact Information

Contact: Jessica R Schnoebelen
Cmed-Pathology
General Hospital
220 Hawkins Drive
C660 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-384-9609

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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