Tenure-Track Neuroscientist – Neuropsychiatric Research

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Psychiatry Neuroscience; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Psychiatry Neuroscience Research Division seeks tenure-track Assistant Professors in neuroscience focused on the biological basis of neuropsychiatric conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and addiction. Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record.

The division is highly collaborative and offers a competitive start-up package; applications by November 1, 2026

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD, postdoctoral research experience, and a record of outstanding publications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent neuroscience research program.
• Collaborate across divisions to develop Centers of Excellence in disease-based research.

Skills

Collaborative research

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MD

Postdoctoral training

Tools

Python

R

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Psychiatry Neuroscience Research Division seeks tenure-track Assistant Professors in neuroscience focused on the biological basis of neuropsychiatric conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and addiction. Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record.

The division is highly collaborative and offers a competitive start-up package; applications by November 1, 2026