Assistant Professor, Gut-Brain Axis Neuroscience & AI

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability programs

Sick leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and/or

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neuroscience with a Gut-Brain Axis focus, joint with Molecular and Cellular Biology, as part of the AI Innovation in Health initiative.

The candidate will build an independent, externally funded program integrating AI/ML and multi-omics to advance mechanistic understanding, mentor trainees, and teach across departments. Start date targeted for Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent terminal degree in neuroscience or related field by the start date.
• Record of rigorous and impactful research.
• Potential to establish innovative, independent, externally funded program.
• Commitment to teaching, trainee mentorship, collaboration, and inclusive academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a rigorous, innovative, nationally recognized, externally funded independent research program.
• Conduct research that advances understanding of gut-brain and microbiome biology and complements strengths in Neuroscience and MCCB.
• Meaningfully incorporate AI, ML, computational modeling, multi-omics, or advanced quantitative methods within the research program.
• Engage in collaborative research and interdisciplinary scholarship across the University of Arizona.
• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and contribute to educational missions.
• Provide mentorship to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees and support their development as independent scientists.
• Participate in departmental, college, and University service.
• Advance the University’s land-grant mission through education, outreach, and translation of discovery.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching and mentorship

External grant funding

AI/ML integration

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Tools

AI techniques

Computational modeling

Multi-omics approaches

Job description

University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neuroscience with a Gut-Brain Axis focus, joint with Molecular and Cellular Biology, as part of the AI Innovation in Health initiative.

The candidate will build an independent, externally funded program integrating AI/ML and multi-omics to advance mechanistic understanding, mentor trainees, and teach across departments. Start date targeted for Aug 2027.