Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Position Overview

The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Utah (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at any rank. We seek an innovative and collaborative scientist to lead a research program focused on the mechanisms underlying brain function or disease and to contribute to a supportive, inclusive academic community.

We welcome applicants across all areas of neuroscience. Research themes of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain function
• Developmental neurobiology
• Neurobiology of disease
• Brain aging

Candidates using multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies - such as genomics, imaging, computational methods, or molecular tools - are especially encouraged to apply. However, outstanding candidates from any area of neuroscience will be considered.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience. Competitive candidates will demonstrate research excellence and strong potential to secure and sustain independent extramural funding.

Successful candidates will:

• Develop an innovative, independent research program
• Contribute to graduate and medical education
• Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and an inclusive academic environment

The Department is committed to fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive scientific community. Mentorship and the success of faculty and trainees are core priorities. New faculty are supported by competitive salary and startup packages, newly renovated research space, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, active faculty mentoring, and interdisciplinary graduate training programs. Neuroscience is a strategic area of growth across campus, providing strong opportunities for collaboration.

Search words - neuroscience, Brain function, systems neuroscience