Assistant​/Associate Professor of Human Physiology, Glia and Neurovascular focus

Department: Human Physiology

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Final date to receive applications: November 21, 2025; position open until filled

• Letter of Interest (2 page maximum)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)

The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. Candidates for the position should have a glia and/or neurovascular coupling research focus with relevance to human health or disease. The department welcomes all areas and specializations within glia and neurovascular coupling, including research using either model organisms (e.g., mice, rats, zebrafish, etc.)

or humans. Women, members of underrepresented and underserved groups, and scientists at early or more senior stages in their academic career are strongly encouraged to apply. The position includes a competitive start‑up package, research‑appropriate laboratory space within a collaborative research environment. Additionally, excellent benefits and a safe, friendly, and inclusive work environment make the University of Oregon an outstanding place to work.

Candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We particularly welcome applicants who bring current funding and demonstrate a clear plan for sustained extramural support, and current funding is a requirement for senior‑level applicants. Applicants will also have the opportunity to become members of the Institute of Neuroscience and benefit from full participation in the institute.

The Department of Human Physiology has a range of research strengths in both clinical and preclinical models in areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular, respiratory and muscle physiology, cell signaling and metabolism, and biomechanics. The candidate will have a primary appointment in the department of Human Physiology, but they will also benefit from additional expertise and a collaborative research environment within the Institute of Neuroscience (ION) (which includes faculty from Biology, Psychology, Human Physiology, and Math), the Center for Translational Neuroscience, and the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.

Further, this hire will benefit from other ongoing searches in ION/Biology and the Knight Campus focused on Developmental Neuroscience and Neuroengineering, respectively, highlighting the UO desire to forward a strong research environment in Neuroscience.

The Department of Human Physiology is dedicated to building a diverse community that is committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. The department has an active Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, that establishes yearly goals related to improving climate and experiences for faculty, staff, and students. The candidate is expected to be an active participant in the department, college and university’s inclusive initiatives, which include creation of inclusive research communities, research exploring underrepresented populations, and inclusive and evidence‑based teaching practices.

The Department of Human Physiology is home to undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, who desire strong training in human physiology and anatomy that will prepare them for careers in biomedical research, medicine, and allied health professions. The department is strongly committed to inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices.

Human Physiology has strong connections with the Institute of Neuroscience, the Neuroscience Major, the Data Science Initiative, the Institute for Molecular Biology, the Lewis Center for…