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University of Iowa
  • Position Number: 1054209
  • Location: Iowa City, IA
  • Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
The Department of Health and Human Physiology (HHP) (http://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/) at The University of Iowa (http://www.uiowa.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus in Sensorimotor Neuroscience as it relates to neurological diseases affecting motor and/or cognitive functions. Candidates with strong research programs studying any area of Sensorimotor Neuroscience including but not limited to stroke, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, obesity, diabetes and aging are invited to apply. There are other outstanding opportunities for collaboration with faculty in the recently established University of Iowa Neuroscience Institute (https://medicine.uiowa.edu/iowaneuroscience/) and research initiatives such as the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative (https://aging.uiowa.edu/aging-mind-and-brain-initiative) and Obesity Research and Education Initiative (https://medicine.uiowa.edu/obesity/). There are also ample opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience and in the Colleges of Medicine (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Internal Medicine, etc.), Public Health, Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Outstanding research space with state-of-the-art core labs are available in the Department and in the adjacent Carver College of Medicine, and excellent clinical research infrastructure is available in the University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (http://icts.uiowa.edu/).

The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level will possess a record of peer-reviewed publications in high quality scientific journals and strong evidence of ability to acquire external funding for research in any area Sensorimotor Neuroscience related to neurological diseases. A successful candidate at the Associate Professor level will have demonstrated excellence in peer-reviewed scholarly publications and in acquiring external extramural funding for a program of scholarly research in one of the areas of sensorimotor neuroscience listed above. The candidate at either level will be expected to develop and sustain scholarly work yielding peer-reviewed scholarly productivity, obtain extramural funding for research, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise students, direct MS and PhD theses, and conduct professional and collegiate service activities. A relevant doctoral degree is required and salary and start-up support will be highly competitive with other institutions. Position will begin August 16, 2018.

The Department of HHP and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity. The strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University also supports the Dual Career Services, a unique service that helps spouses/partners of faculty candidates seeking employment in the greater Iowa City area: https://careers.uiowa.edu/dcs

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Gary Pierce at gary-pierce@uiowa.edu. To apply for this position, visit The University of Iowa jobs website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #71320. Application must include 1) a letter of interest, 2) full curriculum vitae, 3) PDFs of 2-3 peer-reviewed published articles, 4) 3 to 5 page summary of research accomplishments and future research plans, and 5) names and contact information of 3 individuals who will provide letters of recommendation if asked by search committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Established in 1847, the University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa along the banks of the Iowa River. Iowa enrolls over 30,500 students and is composed of 11 colleges including the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and Colleges of Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Pharmacy. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (http://www.uihealthcare.org/), recognized as one of best hospitals in the United States, is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. UI's Children's Hospital (https://www.uichildrens.org/Default.aspx) is Iowa's largest children's hospital and is consistently ranked by

US News and World Report as one of the best children's hospital in the nation. The University received a total of

$551.9 million in external grants, gifts, and contracts for research, development, education, and service in 2015-16.

Iowa City is located in Eastern Iowa within the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor which includes neighboring towns of Coralville, North Liberty and Solon (http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/) with a total population of ~100,000. Iowa City is located 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city (population 120,000), and home of the Eastern Iowa Airport. The University provides and attracts a wide variety of cultural opportunities, Big Ten athletic events, and a number of business endeavors resulting from scientific and educational research that originated at Iowa. Iowa City has a vibrant downtown scene with numerous dining, cultural and shopping opportunities and the popular Iowa City Jazz and Arts festivals in the summer (http://downtowniowacity.com/). An extensive trail system as well as nearby state parks, lakes and rivers provide many opportunities for walking, jogging, biking and boating. Excellent public schools (https://www.iowacityschools.org/) and Parks and Recreation facilities, safe neighborhoods, and a highly educated population all contribute to Iowa City's consistently high ranking on "best- place-to-live" listings in national magazines. Chicago is a 3 ½ hour drive east and Des Moines (capital of Iowa) is a 2 hour drive west from Iowa City.






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