The BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF EMORY UNIVERSITY in Atlanta, GA (https://biology.emory.edu/) is a broadly based biology department within Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences. We seek candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of neuroscience.
Competitive nine-month salary will be determined based on the quality of application materials and the current salary distribution within the biology department.
Emory's beautiful campus offers a highly collaborative and well-resourced research environment in a compact footprint. The Emory neuroscience community includes >100 labs across Emory College, the School of Medicine, Emory National Primate Research Center, and the Rollins School of Public Health, which benefit from several cutting-edge research core facilities (https://www.cores.emory.edu/eicf/). The greater Atlanta neuroscience community – including Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and other institutions – provides further research, teaching, and mentorship opportunities. Finally, the metro Atlanta area provides opportunities for science outreach and education beyond the university.
The successful applicant will train and mentor PhD or MD/PhD students through the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (http://biomed.emory.edu/) and/or the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (https://bme.gatech.edu/). The applicant will also contribute to the department’s undergraduate teaching mission and create research opportunities for undergraduate students. You can learn more about the history and values of the Emory Biology Department here: https://biology.emory.edu/about/abc/index.htmlEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Review of applications will begin on Monday November 24, 2025 and applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration
The successful candidate will use experimental approaches to examine any aspect of neural function, including molecular, cellular, systems, or developmental neuroscience, and will ideally integrate computational approaches into their research as well. We encourage outstanding candidates to apply, even if their most recent findings are still in the form of preprints, and we hope to recruit a colleague who will complement areas of existing research strengths in the department. Successful applicants will have a PhD, post-doctoral research experience, a record of productivity, and a commitment to evidence-based undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
Applicants should submit:
1) A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s goals for research, teaching, and mentorship
2) A CV
3) A description of prior research and plan for developing an independent, externally funded research program
4) A statement of experience and interests in teaching, including how the candidate will contribute to the Biology department’s undergraduate teaching program
5) A statement of experience and interests in mentorship, service, and/or community outreach.
Items 3-5 should not exceed 5000 total words combined (~6 pages). Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted to Interfolio on their behalf.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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