Open Rank
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:  
The Department of Cell Biology & Physiology and the Neuroscience Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. We will consider any qualified candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human IPSCs. Research areas of particular interest include Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, pain, glial biology, computational modeling, and translational neuroscience, but outstanding work in any area of neuroscience will be considered.

The Department of Cell Biology & Physiology (https://www.med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/) and the UNC Neuroscience Center (http://www.med.unc.edu/neuroscience) provide outstanding environments for groundbreaking research and career development. The University offers an array of modern Core facilities for preclinical and clinical research (https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities).

UNC Chapel Hill is ranked eleventh in the US based on federal research. We offer a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaborative research within the institution. As one of the three points of The Research Triangle along with Raleigh and Durham, the lovely university town of Chapel Hill continually receives accolades for being a top location to live and work for educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System is considered to be one of the best in the nation.

Education Requirements:  
Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and a history of successful research in the neurosciences and demonstrate a high capacity to receive external, independent funding.

Qualifications and Experience:  
Research areas of particular interest include Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, pain, glial biology, computational modeling, and translational neuroscience, but outstanding work in any area of neuroscience will be considered.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278463

Department Contact Name and Title:  Matthew Tucci HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  matthew_tucci@med.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  08/01/2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.