Assistant Professor in Neurobiology

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be considered, please complete an online faculty applicationand upload the following documents: I. a cover letter describing qualifications and fit within the department (1 page); II. a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and of references; III. a research statement (2 pages); IV. a teaching statement (1-2 pages); V. three recent publications; and VI. a list of names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage for candidates advancing to the second stage of the process. Only complete applications will be considered.

Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Please contact Dr. Damien O’Halloran at [email protected], Chair of the Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee, with any questions. Recruitment Plan I.

RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002666 Academic Title: Assistant Professor in Neurobiology Rank: Assistant Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Basic Sciences Specialty: Neurobiology Contract Type: Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: The Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University ( GWU ) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Neurobiology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin as early as Fall 2027. The Department of Biological Sciences brings together investigators using diverse experimental systems and cutting-edge molecular, cellular, genomic, physiological, and computational approaches to address fundamental questions in biology. The Department has broad strengths spanning neuroscience, anatomy and physiology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, developmental biology, evolution, ecology, and organismal biology. The department seeks a candidate with complementary expertise who investigates fundamental questions in cellular and molecular neuroscience using non-mammalian experimental models, including but not limited to neural development and function, neurophysiology, neurobiology of behavior, neuroimmune interactions, and neural regeneration and repair .

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program that integrates graduate and undergraduate students and investigates basic cellular and molecular questions in neurobiology. The successful candidate will also strengthen our multidisciplinary teaching program by teaching a course in Molecular Biology and a new course for our Neuroscience major, related to the successful candidate’s area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications: (1) a completed PhD in neurobiology or a closely related field; (2) research expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience using non-mammalian experimental models; (3) at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience at the start of the position; and (4) research accomplishments as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Advertised Salary: $90,000-$96,000 Other Benefits: This position is eligible for GW’s full-time employee benefits package. For more information on GW’s benefits visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits Other Information: Abundant opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the Department, the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the broader George Washington University community. The University’s location in Washington, DC provides opportunities for collaborations with federal agencies, research institutes, hospitals, and biomedical organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Children’s National Hospital, and other institutions within the region’s exceptionally strong biomedical research community.

Faculty can also engage with GW’s interdisciplinary research centers and programs spanning neuroscience, biomedical sciences, computational biology, immunology, and translational medicine. The Department provides access to a diverse and accomplished community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as opportunities to mentor trainees through GW’s interdisciplinary graduate programs. The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to building a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive intellectual community in which faculty, trainees, and staff can thrive. We value scientific innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, excellence in teaching and mentorship, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives that strengthen our research and educational missions.

Office and laboratory space will be located in GWU’s Science and Engineering Hall, a newer building on campus which opened in January 2015 ( https://www.gwu.edu/research- resources#Discovery) and offers state-of-the-art imaging and nanofabrication facilities. Our location in Washington, DC offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate mentorship opportunities through proximity to the National Institutes of Health, Janelia Research Campus, the Smithsonian Institution and a consortium of DC-area universities. Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, please complete an online faculty applicationand upload the following documents: I. a cover letter describing qualifications and fit within the department (1 page); II. a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and of references; III . a research statement (2 pages); IV. a teaching statement (1-2 pages); V. three recent publications; and VI. a list of names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage for candidates advancing to the second stage of the process.

Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Please contact Dr. Damien O’Halloran at [email protected], Chair of the Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee, with any questions.

Department Link: https://biology.columbian.gwu.edu/ Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129027 Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Interest Statement of Research Interest Sample Publications Names and Contact Information for References Optional Documents List of Publications Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a completed PhD in neurobiology or a closely related field? Yes No * Do you have research expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience using non-mammalian experimental models?

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