Associate or Full Professor in Rural and Indigenous Aging and Cognitive Health
Lead groundbreaking research in Indigenous brain health and serve as Associate Director for the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team.
Best for:Best for accomplished senior researchers and clinicians with expertise in Indigenous health, aging, dementia, and extramural grant funding.
Overview
The University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position in Rural and Indigenous Aging and Cognitive Health, who will also serve as Associate Director of the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team (MK-MDT) on Health Equity. The successful candidate will spearhead innovative research initiatives focused on dementia, cognitive health, and aging within Indigenous and rural communities. In addition to driving an active extramurally funded research program, the appointee will provide high-level administrative leadership, build strategic community partnerships, and mentor students and junior researchers. The position offers an immersive interdisciplinary environment located on the Duluth campus with competitive support for translational health equity research.
What you'll do
- Spearhead innovative research initiatives addressing brain health, dementia, and healthy aging in Indigenous populations.
- Proactively pursue and secure extramural funding from the NIH and other funding agencies.
- Serve as Associate Director, representing the Executive Director at high-level meetings and assisting in administrative oversight.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborative research programs with rural and Indigenous communities.
- Mentor medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff while contributing to teaching and academic service.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. or M.D.
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of impactful publications commensurate with an Associate or Full Professor rank
- Demonstrated research expertise in dementia, aging, chronic disease, or health intervention
- Proven track record of securing competitive extramural funding such as NIH grants
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Sensitivity to and active desire to promote diversity and inclusion
- Must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. degree
- Eligible to work in the United States
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must submit their application online through the University of Minnesota employment portal. Required initial documents include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae or resume, with additional documents able to be added via the applicant portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
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