Assistant or Associate Professor

Department of Neuroscience, Feinberg School of Medicine

Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Assistant or Associate Professor

About the Role

We are seeking creative and accomplished scientists pursuing fundamental questions in neuroscience through innovative experimental, computational, or integrative approaches. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a distinctive and ambitious research program that advances our understanding of the nervous system.
• Complement or expand the scientific strengths of the Department.
• Participate in the intellectual and training missions of the Department and the broader Northwestern neuroscience community.

Research Focus

• Fundamental questions about nervous system function.
• Pushing conceptual or technological boundaries in modern neuroscience.
• Research may span molecular, cellular, synaptic, circuit, systems, computational, or behavioral neuroscience.
• Research may address mechanisms of nervous system function in health or disease.
• Investigators whose work brings new scientific directions, conceptual frameworks, or emerging technologies are particularly encouraged.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Outstanding record of research accomplishment appropriate to career stage.
• For Assistant Professor: Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive extramural funding, including an NIH K99/R00 award or equivalent.
• For Associate Professor: Established record of independent research excellence and sustained extramural funding.

Qualifications

• Candidates will join a highly collaborative and supportive department.
• Access to outstanding institutional core facilities, interdisciplinary research programs, graduate and postdoctoral training programs, and multiple NIH-supported neuroscience training programs.
• Competitive start-up package and modern laboratory and office space will be provided.
• Appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Expected base pay range: $97,500 – $292,000.
• Anticipated start date is negotiable.

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement describing significant research accomplishments and future research directions.
• Provide names and contact information of three individuals for letters of support via the uploaded references form.
• Applications must be submitted online as Adobe PDF files.
• Applications received by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.