Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Neurobiology
- University of Utah, Neurobiology Department
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Aug 28, 2026
Job Description
Position Overview
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.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
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.
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To apply, submit 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) research statement (3 pages), 4) statement of mentoring and community building (1 page), and 5) a list of 3 references.
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The Department of Neurobiology is a vibrant collection of faculty and research labs dedicated to investigating development and nervous system function in health and disease. Research areas include the molecular, cellular and circuit analysis of neuronal communication and behavior, the role of gene regulation and epigenetics in development and nervous system function, and mechanisms of disease.
We are committed to graduate and postdoctoral training, emphasizing research excellence and professional development. We also also boast a strong tradition of leadership in health sciences education and scholarship. The department is an integral part of campus-wide neuroscience and developmental biology communities.
To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with the University of Utah and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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