Assistant Research Professor (NTT), Department of Pathobiology and Integrated Biomedical Sciences

Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

The Cummings Lab seeks an Assistant Research Professor (NTT) to join an active research laboratory seeking to better understand key neuromodulation within cardiorespiratory and autonomic neural circuits in sleep and wakefulness, and how changes in this neuromodulation can lead to diseases like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Cummings Lab collaborates as part of the Department of Pathobiology and Integrated Biomedical Sciences and the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center.

Successful candidates will have:

• Extensive research experience in integrated neurophysiology including the following techniques:
  • targeted injection of viruses and/or drugs into discrete regions of the central nervous system
  • rodent surgeries including catheterization of vessels and placement of electromyographic and electroencephalographic electrodes
  • DREADD and optogenetic based approaches in conscious and anesthetized rodents
  • Immunohistochemistry and imaging
  • Experience with transgenic mouse and rat models
• Be able to work independently to summarize, analyze, and prepare data for presentations, make recommendations for future experiments, write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, assist in preparation of grant applications, train and supervise postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students, and laboratory technicians, and work collaboratively with faculty in a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, support, and conduct complex laboratory research consisting of multiple projects is required.
• Ability to establish and develop an independent research program within the lab.

Interested applicants may contact Dr. Kevin Cummings at cummingske@missouri.edu with questions or to learn more about the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Physiology, or Biomedical Sciences.

Candidate will be evaluated on:

• Prior research and laboratory experience, including post-doctoral, in a relevant research areas including cardiorespiratory or neurological diseases.
• Desire to build and develop an independent portfolio of research in a related area or field of research.

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interest and Plans
• List of at Least Three References
  

Review of applications will begin on upon receipt and will continue until a suitable candidate is recruited. Preferred start is August of 2025.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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