Assistant Professor Neuroscience

University of Michigan; Michigan Neuroscience Institute; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute at the University of Michigan invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank; highly qualified applicants at other ranks will also be considered. We seek neuroscientists applying genome- or brain-wide methods to study brain function or disease, with emphasis on AI applications.

Depending on focus, the successful candidate’s research may be housed within the NeuroInnovation Center at the North Campus Research Complex

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD required with a strong, sustained research record.
• Submit a cover letter, CV, and Research Statement (3 pages max) highlighting interdisciplinary plans within MNI.
• Applications received before November 1, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs and contribute to teaching as appropriate.
• Collaborate across University of Michigan departments and MNI.

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at the University of Michigan invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank; highly qualified applicants at other ranks will also be considered.

We seek outstanding neuroscientists who apply genome- or brain-wide experimental and/or computational methods to address the complexity of the brain at high spatial or temporal resolution in any model system. We are especially interested in candidates developing or applying artificial intelligence and/or experimentally addressing human brain function or disease. Depending on scientific focus, the successful candidate’s research program may be housed within the state-of-the-art NeuroInnovation Center at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) or within other research units on the U-M campus.

About the Michigan Neuroscience Institute

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is a newly expanded cross-campus institute that catalyzes interdisciplinary neuroscience research across 180 labs, 32 departments, and 7 schools at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to leverage advances across all fields of science and engineering to solve the mysteries of the brain and apply those discoveries to advance human health. MNI (https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/michigan-neuroscience-institute) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan—a vibrant city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, offering exceptional culture, schools, and quality of life.

Candidate Qualifications & Application Process

Applicants must hold a PhD and/or MD degree and demonstrate a strong, sustained record of research accomplishment.

• Cover Letter: Including contact information for three professional references.
• Curriculum Vitae: Full listing of academic accomplishments.
• Research Statement (3 pages max): Describing past, current, and future research plans, specifically highlighting potential interdisciplinary collaborations within MNI. Teaching commitments will depend on the candidate's academic home department.

Applications received before November 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Please direct questions to [e-mail].

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new appointments and transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.