Associate or Full Professor Tenure-Line, Department of Neuropharmacology

Overview

Associate or Full Professor on the Tenure-Line, Department of Neuropharmacology or Neurophysiology - Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University:
Medical Center

Location: Washington, DC

Open Date: Jan 30, 2026

The Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Georgetown University Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (rank commensurate with experience) from candidates with expertise in neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, or closely related areas. We are particularly interested in investigators whose work addresses disease mechanisms of the nervous system and advances the restoration of function after injury, broadly defined (e.g., epilepsy, neurotrauma, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, neuroinflammation, developmental injury, or circuit-level dysfunction).

Areas of inquiry of special interest include—but are not limited to—molecular pharmacology, receptor and ion channel signaling, systems neurophysiology, synaptic plasticity, neural circuit repair, and translational approaches to nervous system disorders. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative department composed of twelve tenure-line and research-track faculty with strong, externally funded programs spanning systems neuropharmacology & neurophysiology, ion channel and receptor pharmacology, neuromodulation, cellular signaling, and mechanisms of synaptic and circuit plasticity.

Faculty in the department recruit graduate students from both the Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology & Physiology and Georgetown's Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience.

The Department provides a dynamic, interactive, and supportive environment, with extensive opportunities for collaboration across the Georgetown University Medical Center, including the Center for Child Development, the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and numerous basic, translational, and clinical programs.

Salary range and compensation information: $146,082 - $290,841
, subject to qualifications and University policies; compensation determined by factors including qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's needs.

Questions about the online application should be directed to Sarah Kenlon, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology (sk2504). Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Gerard Ahern, Professor & Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology (gpa3) or Patrick Forcelli (paf
22), Professor & Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please  for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at .

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and demonstrate:

• A strong record of scholarly achievement, including high-impact publications;
• A sustained and substantial history of research funding;
• A robust and visionary research program that strengthens or complements departmental expertise;
• Commitment to teaching medical and graduate students;
• Experience mentoring trainees at multiple stages, including Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows;
• A record of leadership, collaboration, and service appropriate to rank.

Applicants should Submit the Following Through Interfolio

• Cover letter
• Research statement describing prior work and future directions
• Teaching statement
• Curriculum vitae with publications (preferably with electronic links) and funding history

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Note:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.