Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology - req# 32131

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

We are seeking an outstanding,motivated, and collaborative individual to join our faculty as an AssistantProfessor specializing in understanding the pathophysiology of chronic painmedicine. The successful candidate willconduct pioneering research aimed at advancing our understanding of theneurophysiological mechanisms underlying the transition from acute and chronicpain. The successful candidate will joina highly collaborative research environment, working alongside basic andclinical faculty with expertise in neuroscience, cell and molecular biology,physiology, human sample investigations, translational research, and drugdevelopment. The Health Sciences Centerat UNM offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community with cutting-edgeresources and support.

Key Responsibilities:

Research:

• Conduct independent, high-impactresearch focused on pain mechanisms.
• Utilize techniques such aspatch-clamp electrophysiology, multi-electrode arrays, in vivoelectrophysiology, optogenetics, and other cutting-edge neurophysiologicalmethods to investigate pain pathways and treatments.
• Explore novel biomarkers, cellularsignaling, and neural network alterations in pain processing.
• Publish research findings inpeer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Seek external funding throughgrants, collaborations, and other avenues to support the research program.

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

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other facultymembers in pain medicine, neuroscience, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, andrelated disciplines to foster a multidisciplinary approach to pain research.
• Participate in clinicaltranslational research projects that aim to bridge laboratory findings toclinical applications in pain management.
• Build relationships with externalstakeholders including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, andindustry partners.

Service:

• Contribute to departmental anduniversity committees, administrative duties, and community engagement.
• Participate in professionalorganizations and act as a reviewer for academic journals in the fields ofneuroscience and pain medicine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree inNeuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, BiomedicalEngineering, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience inelectrophysiology, pain research, or a closely related area is required.
• Strong track record of independentresearch.
• Experience with a variety oftechniques (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, inflammatorypain), and emerging therapies.
• Proven ability to secure extramuralfunding 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 computationalmodeling or data-driven approaches to electrophysiology.
• Knowledge of preclinical models ofpain or human electrophysiology.
• Previous experience working in acollaborative or interdisciplinary research environment.
• A demonstrated commitment todiversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working withbroadly diverse communities.

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

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