Application & Selection Process

Required Application Materials:

  1. Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.
  2. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.
  3. Statement of commitment to and experience on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (1 page maximum).
  4. Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).
  5. Contact information for three professional references.

  Application Deadline: October 16, 2025 or until filled.

For further details or to submit your application, please contact Irving E. Vega, PhD at vegaie@msu.edu.

Selection Committees

Two selection committees will evaluate the candidate applications and make hiring recommendations for this faculty position.

Faculty Selection Committee: this committee is composed of a diverse group of faculty members involved in community engaged research and studying the molecular pathobiology associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

Community Representative Committee: this committee is composed of community leaders involved in healthcare for the underserved, community service and advocacy.

See all Committee Members

Selection Process

Step 1: Application Assessment

Applicants will move forward if are evaluated at: (By both the faculty selection committee and community representatives committee)

Strongly Recommend (18-20 points)

Recommend (14-17 points)

Step 2: Virtual Interview (Faculty Selection Committee only)

30min to 1hr format with standard questions

Applicants at the “Strongly Recommend (22-25 points)” level (Candidate demonstrates an exceptional understanding, approach, and long-term vision for researching health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases) will be invited to in-person interview.

Step 3: In-Person Interview (Participation of both Faculty Selection Committee and Community Representatives Committee)

Research Presentation

One-on-one and group interviews

Visit of research facilities

Visit to partner community organizations

Assessment Survey

Step 4: Selection (Participation of both Faculty Selection Committee and Community Representatives Committee)

Results of Assessment Survey

Committee Members’ Assessment

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