University of Nevada, Reno
Assistant Professor, Neurobiology
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89501
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join the university starting July 1, 2026. The Department of Biology welcomes candidates with expertise in any area of cellular and molecular neuroscience. We particularly encourage applicants using innovative molecular and cell biological and/or omics approaches in model organisms or in organoid models. This position includes competitive startup funds to support research launch. This Assistant Professor position is expected to develop nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, mentor PhD students, and participate in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to recruit graduate students from multiple university-wide graduate programs, including the Integrative Neuroscience PhD and the Molecular Bioscience PhD programs. Required Qualifications PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field; postdoctoral research experience. Preferred Qualifications A strong publication record: Research experience that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; potential to develop a nationally competitive research program; potential to develop strong teaching skills Compensation Assistant Professor, 9-month To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. No state income tax! Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Information The Department of Biology has more than 900 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, around 80 graduate students, 24 tenure ladder faculty, and 11 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. The department has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core, Animal research facilities, and access to university cores such as Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics. Contact Information Questions regarding the position should be directed to Search Chair
Dr. Dennis Mathew, dennismathew@unr.edu Search Coordinator
Beth Jacobsen, jacobsen@unr.edu or 775-682-8787 For full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2025. This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school
the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiative is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada
led by the University of Nevada, Reno
was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement
all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join the university starting July 1, 2026. The Department of Biology welcomes candidates with expertise in any area of cellular and molecular neuroscience. We particularly encourage applicants using innovative molecular and cell biological and/or omics approaches in model organisms or in organoid models. This position includes competitive startup funds to support research launch. This Assistant Professor position is expected to develop nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, mentor PhD students, and participate in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to recruit graduate students from multiple university-wide graduate programs, including the Integrative Neuroscience PhD and the Molecular Bioscience PhD programs. Required Qualifications PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field; postdoctoral research experience. Preferred Qualifications A strong publication record: Research experience that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; potential to develop a nationally competitive research program; potential to develop strong teaching skills Compensation Assistant Professor, 9-month To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. No state income tax! Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Information The Department of Biology has more than 900 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, around 80 graduate students, 24 tenure ladder faculty, and 11 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. The department has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core, Animal research facilities, and access to university cores such as Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics. Contact Information Questions regarding the position should be directed to Search Chair
Dr. Dennis Mathew, dennismathew@unr.edu Search Coordinator
Beth Jacobsen, jacobsen@unr.edu or 775-682-8787 For full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2025. This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school
the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiative is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada
led by the University of Nevada, Reno
was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement
all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education