Research Assistant Professor - Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

Position Description:
The University of Washington (UW) is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, with research site located at the VA Puget Sound Health Care Center. The successful candidate will conduct funded research focused on human genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genetic risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease in C. elegans model of tauopathy.

Research Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1–June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July–June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

Anticipated start date would be August 2023.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position at the research assistant professor rank will be: $7500–$9167 per month ($90,000–$110,004 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Benefits:
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Qualifications:
Requirements include a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology or a related field, and completion of a minimum of 48 months of post-doctoral research training.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter that includes a concise description of their training, scholarly activities, and career goals, and a diversity and equity statement that addresses either 1) experiences with diversity efforts in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine inclusion to the Search Committee, University of Washington.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application Link: http://apply.interfolio.com/125555