Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Location: Memphis, TN
- Job Number: 7373691
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Application Deadline: Jan 7, 2027
Job Description
Neurobiology - Assistant and Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty
The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks outstanding researchers to fill two open rank tenure-track faculty positions in neurobiology / neuroscience / neuroengineering. We seek candidates to complement and extend departmental and campus-wide research in neural circuits of mental health, neurodegeneration / Alzheimer’s Disease, neurodevelopment, and related areas. Research incorporating state-of-the-art in vivo approaches to study neural circuits are encouraged, including optogenetics, chemogenetics, electrophysiology and imaging.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and ample
laboratory space. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded
research program, providing exemplary mentorship, and contributing to the teaching
mission of the department. Successful candidates will have outstanding opportunities to
develop collaborations within the department and with members of the UTHSC
Neuroscience Institute.
Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in neuroscience or a relevant discipline, appropriate postdoctoral research experience, and excellent oral and written
communication skills. Candidates at the assistant professor level are expected to
demonstrate strong potential for establishing a rigorous, independent, and federally-
funded research program. Appointment as an associate professor requires
demonstrated sustained extramural grant support, and research and scholarship that
are consistent with an appointment to that rank at a research-intensive university.
Applications received by January 7, 2027 will be given full consideration.
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating their qualifications for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research experience and future plans 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) the contact details (i.e., name, affiliation, email address, and phone number) for three academic references (letters will be requested after finalists are identified).
The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks outstanding researchers to fill two open rank tenure-track faculty positions in neurobiology / neuroscience / neuroengineering. We seek candidates to complement and extend departmental and campus-wide research in neural circuits of mental health, neurodegeneration / Alzheimer’s Disease, neurodevelopment, and related areas. Research incorporating state-of-the-art in vivo approaches to study neural circuits are encouraged, including optogenetics, chemogenetics, electrophysiology and imaging.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and ample
laboratory space. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded
research program, providing exemplary mentorship, and contributing to the teaching
mission of the department. Successful candidates will have outstanding opportunities to
develop collaborations within the department and with members of the UTHSC
Neuroscience Institute.
Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in neuroscience or a relevant discipline, appropriate postdoctoral research experience, and excellent oral and written
communication skills. Candidates at the assistant professor level are expected to
demonstrate strong potential for establishing a rigorous, independent, and federally-
funded research program. Appointment as an associate professor requires
demonstrated sustained extramural grant support, and research and scholarship that
are consistent with an appointment to that rank at a research-intensive university.
Applications received by January 7, 2027 will be given full consideration.
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating their qualifications for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research experience and future plans 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) the contact details (i.e., name, affiliation, email address, and phone number) for three academic references (letters will be requested after finalists are identified).
