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Assistant Professor of Biology – University of Virginia
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The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple tenure‑track Assistant Professor appointments in the field of neuroscience.
We seek applicants whose research addresses any fundamental problem in neuroscience, including circuitry and plasticity of the developing and adult brain; glia and their interactions with circuitry; and behavioral genetics and genomics, such as gene‑by‑environment interactions that impact development and function.
Successful applicants will complement or enhance the existing strengths within our broad Biology Department and are expected to establish a rigorous, independent, and externally funded research program and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will begin August 2026. Review of applications will begin on October 15th, 2025.
The Department of Biology and the University of Virginia provide resources to facilitate a wide range of research programs, including modern facilities for terrestrial, avian, and aquatic species, and state‑of‑the‑art computing, genomics, metabolomics, and imaging facilities. Close ties with other Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the UVA Brain Institute, the Schools of Medicine, Data Science, Engineering, and the Biocomplexity, Brain, and Environmental Institutes broaden the intellectual community.
The University of Virginia’s 2030 plan recognises Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge. In partnership, the Provost and deans are making multi‑faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Brain and Neuroscience across the University. Recruits will receive support and participate in the Brain and Neuroscience Initiative, part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $75 million.
Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and post‑doctoral research experience in neuroscience or a related field. A successful applicant will have demonstrable research accomplishments and scholarly plans of outstanding quality and significance, and potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Application Instructions To apply for this position, submit the following in Interfolio:
Cover letter of interest (summary of research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how skills advance UVA’s ambitions) – see https://strategicplan.virginia.edu/strategic-goals/
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Research statement (≤ 3 pages, single‑spaced).
Statement of teaching philosophy (≤ 1 page, single‑spaced).
Contact information for three letters of recommendation.
The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Questions about this position should be directed to the search co‑chairs, Drs. Cang and Güler (jc4r@virginia.edu and adg5h@virginia.edu). Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom (rkh6j@virginia.edu).
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The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple tenure‑track Assistant Professor appointments in the field of neuroscience.
We seek applicants whose research addresses any fundamental problem in neuroscience, including circuitry and plasticity of the developing and adult brain; glia and their interactions with circuitry; and behavioral genetics and genomics, such as gene‑by‑environment interactions that impact development and function.
Successful applicants will complement or enhance the existing strengths within our broad Biology Department and are expected to establish a rigorous, independent, and externally funded research program and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will begin August 2026. Review of applications will begin on October 15th, 2025.
The Department of Biology and the University of Virginia provide resources to facilitate a wide range of research programs, including modern facilities for terrestrial, avian, and aquatic species, and state‑of‑the‑art computing, genomics, metabolomics, and imaging facilities. Close ties with other Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the UVA Brain Institute, the Schools of Medicine, Data Science, Engineering, and the Biocomplexity, Brain, and Environmental Institutes broaden the intellectual community.
The University of Virginia’s 2030 plan recognises Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge. In partnership, the Provost and deans are making multi‑faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Brain and Neuroscience across the University. Recruits will receive support and participate in the Brain and Neuroscience Initiative, part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $75 million.
Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and post‑doctoral research experience in neuroscience or a related field. A successful applicant will have demonstrable research accomplishments and scholarly plans of outstanding quality and significance, and potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Application Instructions To apply for this position, submit the following in Interfolio:
Cover letter of interest (summary of research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how skills advance UVA’s ambitions) – see https://strategicplan.virginia.edu/strategic-goals/
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Research statement (≤ 3 pages, single‑spaced).
Statement of teaching philosophy (≤ 1 page, single‑spaced).
Contact information for three letters of recommendation.
The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Questions about this position should be directed to the search co‑chairs, Drs. Cang and Güler (jc4r@virginia.edu and adg5h@virginia.edu). Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom (rkh6j@virginia.edu).
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