Assistant Professor of Biology

Overview

The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments in the field of neuroscience in our highly interdisciplinary department. We seek applicants whose research addresses any fundamental problem in neuroscience, including, but not limited to, the following areas: 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 those requiring modern facilities for terrestrial, avian, and aquatic species.

Research programs also benefit from access to the University’s 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, as well as the Schools of Medicine, Data Science, Engineering, and the Biocomplexity, Brain, and Environmental Institutes broaden the intellectual community of Department members.

The University of Virginia's 2030 plan recognizes the Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Brain and Neuroscience across the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school, and will participate in the Brain and Neuroscience Initiative.

This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $75M in Brain and Neuroscience.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and post-doctoral research experience in neuroscience or a relevant field. A successful applicant will also have demonstrable research accomplishments and scholarly plans of outstanding quality and significance, as well as potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.

To apply for this position in Interfolio, please submit the following:

• Cover letter of interest that includes a summary of your research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how your skills and experience could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• CV
• Research statement (3 pages, single spaced, maximum)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page, single spaced, maximum)
• 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 and adg5h). Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom (rkh6j).