Associate Research Professor - Developmental Neuroscience

The Dept of Pediatrics at the Children’s Mercy Hospital/UMKC is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Associate Research Professor. In this position, the candidate is expected to play a leading role in performing cutting-edge research in developmental neuroscience, including expertise in peripheral nervous system development and the transition to neuroblastoma disease. This position will also require expertise in embryology, confocal and two-photon microscopy, and spatial transcriptomics technologies and the development of innovative methods that may be translated to the broader research community.

The candidate is expected to have the ability to construct, operate, and manage a project-based/laboratory budget. In this position, the candidate will also be expected to contribute to grant writing and lead author scientific papers in collaboration with research and clinical scientists. The candidate will also play an important role in helping to mentor junior Ph.D. students, postdocs, and summer scholars and establish strong connections with world-leading research groups. A PhD and 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using the link below, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/28623/doctoral-research-faculty/job

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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