Faculty Position in Neuroscience

Faculty Position in Neuroscience

The Physiology Department at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor Responsibilities. 

Northwestern has a large neuroscience community consisting of over 150 faculty members, located on both Chicago and Evanston campuses, providing many opportunities for collaboration. We are now seeking candidates to fill a new full-time, tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank.  Northwestern University offers a collegial and collaborative scientific environment that is rich with core facilities, robust cross-disciplinary graduate training programs, and diverse expertise.  Qualified candidates performing interdisciplinary neuroscience research, utilizing innovative techniques to investigate fundamental issues of neural function and disease should apply. Applicants should have an outstanding record of research that adds to existing departmental strengths. The successful applicant also will have the opportunity to participate in graduate and medical education.

Candidates should have a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree, significant research experience, and evidence of sustainable extramural funding.  Those seeking appointment at the associate or full professor level should have a record of outstanding research productivity and sustained grant support. Salary is commensurate with experience. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page description of research accomplishments/plans, and this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.