Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology
and Critical Care Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track Assistant Professor for research. This position offers an exciting opportunity
to contribute to the growth of the Anesthesiology Pain Research Laboratory,
which is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human pain mechanisms and
developing novel therapies.

We are seeking an outstanding,
motivated, and collaborative individual to join our faculty as an Assistant
Professor specializing in understanding the pathophysiology of chronic pain
medicine. The successful candidate will
conduct pioneering research aimed at advancing our understanding of the
neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the transition from acute and chronic
pain. The successful candidate will join
a highly collaborative research environment, working alongside basic and
clinical faculty with expertise in neuroscience, cell and molecular biology,
physiology, human sample investigations, translational research, and drug
development. The Health Sciences Center
at UNM offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community with cutting-edge
resources and support.

Key Responsibilities:

Research:

• Conduct independent, high-impact
  research focused on pain mechanisms.
• Utilize techniques such as
  patch-clamp electrophysiology, multi-electrode arrays, in vivo
  electrophysiology, optogenetics, and other cutting-edge neurophysiological
  methods to investigate pain pathways and treatments.
• Explore novel biomarkers, cellular
  signaling, and neural network alterations in pain processing.
• Publish research findings in
  peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Seek external funding through
  grants, collaborations, and other avenues to support the research program.

Teaching: mentor and supervise
graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate research assistants.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other faculty
  members in pain medicine, neuroscience, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and
  related disciplines to foster a multidisciplinary approach to pain research.
• Participate in clinical
  translational research projects that aim to bridge laboratory findings to
  clinical applications in pain management.
• Build relationships with external
  stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and
  industry partners.

Service:

• Contribute to departmental and
  university committees, administrative duties, and community engagement.
• Participate in professional
  organizations and act as a reviewer for academic journals in the fields of
  neuroscience and pain medicine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree in
  Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical
  Engineering, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience in
  electrophysiology, pain research, or a closely related area is required.
• Strong track record of independent
  research.
• Experience with a variety of
  techniques (e.g., in vivo and in vitro electrophysiological recording methods,
  neural circuit mapping, etc.), and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of pain mechanisms,
  including nociception, chronic pain conditions (e.g., neuropathic pain, inflammatory
  pain), and emerging therapies.
• Proven ability to secure extramural
  funding and/or a history of successful collaborations.
• Strong commitment to teaching,
  mentoring, and student development.
• Excellent communication skills,
  both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in computational
  modeling or data-driven approaches to electrophysiology.
• Knowledge of preclinical models of
  pain or human electrophysiology.
• Previous experience working in a
  collaborative or interdisciplinary research environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to
  diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with
  broadly diverse communities.

Only applications submitted through
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and statement of research. Please direct questions about the position to khigh@salud.unm.edu.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.