Society for Neuroscience
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neurogenetics, Neurodegeneration, and Stem C
Society for Neuroscience, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Overview
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neurogenetics, Neurodegeneration, and Stem Cell Biology Job Details
Employer:
University of Colorado, Boulder Location:
Boulder, Colorado Salary:
We can offer a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, with the expected range to be $95,000 to $105,000 Closing date:
Oct 22, 2025 Responsibility and Context
The Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship with an academic appointment in one of the following departments: Psychology and Neuroscience, Integrative Physiology. The Institute seeks to build on its strength in neurodegeneration and behavioral genetics research. Appointees will participate in the research and teaching missions of the Institute and their academic department and are expected to establish a productive, externally funded research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program. Teach courses: typically two courses per academic year (one undergraduate and one graduate) as long as research-active, with assignments determined in consultation with the Department Chair and Institute Director. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contribute service to IBG, the academic department, and the profession. What You Should Know
As part of CU Boulder's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, a reference check program will collect information about a candidate’s conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination before hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information. What We Can Offer
$95,000-$115,000 (9-month salary). A negotiable start-up package is available. Relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with department guidelines. What We Require
Minimum requirements: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, or DPhil) in a life science discipline with at least 36 months of post-graduate training or experience. A successful publication record. A record of successful external funding. Desired Qualifications
Experience with iPSC-derived neural cells and/or neural organoids; high-content genomics and/or spatial transcriptomics and/or neurogenetics are preferred. Preference for candidates with experience in neurodegeneration research using patient-derived iPSC lines and single-cell genomics. Applicants working entirely with animal models will not be considered. If there is no formal teaching experience, demonstrated commitment to develop high-quality teaching is desired. What We Would Like You to Have
Accomplishments during graduate and postgraduate training should indicate a creative and promising investigator. If no formal teaching experience, show commitment to develop teaching skills. Special Instructions
To apply, please submit: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Statement of research interests (4 pages), Statement of teaching philosophy (2-3 pages), 3-5 sample research papers, List of three professional references. Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025. The position will stop accepting applications on 11/1/25. Additional Information
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. See CU Boulder jobId 67303. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact age-identifying information in submission materials without penalty.
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neurogenetics, Neurodegeneration, and Stem Cell Biology Job Details
Employer:
University of Colorado, Boulder Location:
Boulder, Colorado Salary:
We can offer a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, with the expected range to be $95,000 to $105,000 Closing date:
Oct 22, 2025 Responsibility and Context
The Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship with an academic appointment in one of the following departments: Psychology and Neuroscience, Integrative Physiology. The Institute seeks to build on its strength in neurodegeneration and behavioral genetics research. Appointees will participate in the research and teaching missions of the Institute and their academic department and are expected to establish a productive, externally funded research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program. Teach courses: typically two courses per academic year (one undergraduate and one graduate) as long as research-active, with assignments determined in consultation with the Department Chair and Institute Director. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contribute service to IBG, the academic department, and the profession. What You Should Know
As part of CU Boulder's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, a reference check program will collect information about a candidate’s conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination before hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information. What We Can Offer
$95,000-$115,000 (9-month salary). A negotiable start-up package is available. Relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with department guidelines. What We Require
Minimum requirements: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, or DPhil) in a life science discipline with at least 36 months of post-graduate training or experience. A successful publication record. A record of successful external funding. Desired Qualifications
Experience with iPSC-derived neural cells and/or neural organoids; high-content genomics and/or spatial transcriptomics and/or neurogenetics are preferred. Preference for candidates with experience in neurodegeneration research using patient-derived iPSC lines and single-cell genomics. Applicants working entirely with animal models will not be considered. If there is no formal teaching experience, demonstrated commitment to develop high-quality teaching is desired. What We Would Like You to Have
Accomplishments during graduate and postgraduate training should indicate a creative and promising investigator. If no formal teaching experience, show commitment to develop teaching skills. Special Instructions
To apply, please submit: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Statement of research interests (4 pages), Statement of teaching philosophy (2-3 pages), 3-5 sample research papers, List of three professional references. Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025. The position will stop accepting applications on 11/1/25. Additional Information
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. See CU Boulder jobId 67303. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact age-identifying information in submission materials without penalty.
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