Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Society for Neuroscience; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Startup packages

Renovated space

Core facilities access

Faculty mentoring

Interdisciplinary graduate training

Job summary

University of Utah – Department of Neurobiology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at any rank, to lead a research program focused on mechanisms of brain function or disease. We value collaboration and inclusivity across the academic community.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent and have postdoctoral experience. The department offers competitive salary, startup packages, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities to support scholarly excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree is required.
• Postdoctoral research experience of at least two years.
• Evidence of research excellence and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Tools

Genomics

Imaging

Computational tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Utah (http://www.neuro.utah.edu/) 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.

Research Focus

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.

Qualifications and Expectations

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

Environment and Support

The Department is committed to fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive scientific community. Mentorship and the success of faculty and trainees are core priorities.

• competitive salary and startup packages
• newly renovated research space
• access to state-of-the-art core facilities
• active faculty mentoring
• interdisciplinary graduate training programs

Neuroscience is a strategic area of growth across campus, providing strong opportunities for collaboration.