Neuroscience Faculty in Psychiatry - Assistant Professor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neuroscience Research Division of the Psychiatry Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking outstanding neuroscientists for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions focused on the biological basis of neuropsychiatric conditions.

Research areas include neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and memory, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and addiction; candidates with expertise in computational genomics/epigenomics, synaptic biology, neuromodulation, and circuit neuroscience

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required; postdoctoral experience expected.
• Outstanding publication record demonstrating independent research.
• Interest in neuropsychiatric biology and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across divisions within the Psychiatry Department.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development.

Skills

Strong publications

Neuroscience expertise

Research program development

Education

PhD or MD degree

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

The Neuroscience Research Division of the Psychiatry Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking outstanding neuroscientists with strong interest in the biological basis of neuropsychiatric conditions for tenure track Assistant Professor positions. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and memory impairments, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and addiction. Candidates with research expertise and interest in computational genomics/epigenomics, synaptic and cellular biology, neuromodulation, and circuit neuroscience, using human cell models and/or model organisms are preferred. Successful candidates will bring state of the art expertise, complement research of current faculty members and participate in the development of disease based research Centers of Excellence.

Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a record of outstanding research publications. The selected candidates will be eligible for a competitive support package designed to foster early career development. The Psychiatry Neuroscience Research Division is a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research group. Applications received by November 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration. On-site interviews will start in December 2026.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.