Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Neurobiology. We welcome applicants at any rank who will lead an independent research program focused on brain function or disease and contribute to a collaborative academic community.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent, have at least two years of postdoctoral experience, and show potential for securing extramural funding.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent research leadership

Collaboration

Mentorship

Grant funding potential

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2027

Details

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. 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.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Top applicants will be invited for a zoom and in-person interview to discuss their research vision and plans, as well as potential future efforts for strengthening academic culture and research community at the University of Utah.

Open Date 08/01/2026

Close Date 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

Requisition Number PRN04087F

Type Faculty