The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments in the field of neuroscience in our highly interdisciplinary department. We seek applicants whose research addresses any fundamental problem in neuroscience, including but not limited to the following areas: circuitry and plasticity of the developing and adult brain; glia and their interactions with circuitry; and behavioral genetics and genomics, such as gene-by-environment interactions that impact development and function.
Successful applicants will complement or enhance the existing strengths within our broad Biology Department and are expected to establish a rigorous, independent, and externally funded research program and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will begin in August 2026. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025.
The Department of Biology and the University of Virginia provide resources to facilitate a wide range of research programs, including those requiring modern facilities for terrestrial, avian, and aquatic species. Research programs also benefit from access to the University’s state-of-the-art computing, genomics, metabolomics, and imaging facilities. Close ties with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the UVA Brain Institute, as well as the Schools of Medicine, Data Science, Engineering, and the Biocomplexity, Brain, and Environmental Institutes broaden the intellectual community of department members.
The University of Virginia’s 2030 plan recognizes the brain and neuroscience as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on brain and neuroscience across the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will participate in the Brain and Neuroscience Initiative. This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $75 million in brain and neuroscience. (Source)
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and postdoctoral research experience in neuroscience or a relevant field. A successful applicant will also have demonstrable research accomplishments and scholarly plans of outstanding quality and significance, as well as potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Questions about this position should be directed to the search co-chairs, Drs. Cang and Güler (
[email protected] and
[email protected]). Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom (
[email protected]).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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