Faculty Positions

Department of Neurobiology

The Department of Neurobiology, established as part of the unprecedented research expansion at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has assembled a group of outstanding faculty using invertebrate model systems to investigate the genetic and molecular mechanisms of brain function. This group is unique in that it crosses many boundaries in the use of invertebrate systems to study central and interrelated areas in neuroscience including learning and memory, synapse plasticity, sensory transduction, glial cell biology and circadian rhythms. The Department of Neurobiology augments an already existing interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. The laboratories for the Department are housed on one floor of a new state-of-the-art, 340,000 sq ft research building. We now solicit applications for additional tenure-track positions at all levels. We seek individuals of outstanding potential or demonstrated excellence who are using genetic model organisms including mouse, zebrafish, C. elegans, Drosophila, or less conventional invertebrate species (e.g., Apis mellifera and Tribolium castaneum), to study the nervous system. Specific areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, cellular and molecular neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, brain physiology, and behavior. The positions are highly competitive with regard to start-up funds, laboratory space, and salary. Rank will be commensurate with ability and experience.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV, research statement and publication list to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/638.

To expedite the review process, applicants should invite three individuals who are familiar with your work and potential for success to upload their recommendation letters to https://academicjobsonline.org.

Please refer any questions regarding the search to:

Dr. Marc Freeman
Chair of Faculty Search Committee
Associate Professor of Neurobiology/HHMI
University of Massachusetts Medical School
364 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01605-2324
marc.freeman@umassmed.edu

Visit Neurobiology at: http://www.umassmed.edu/neurobiology/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.