Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Anticipated Hiring Range $100,000 – $112,000 Work Schedule Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, hours are flexible and vary based on teaching schedules and research demands on campus. Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina Department Biological Sciences About the Department The Department of Biological Sciences, within the College of Sciences at NC State University, is dedicated to research and teaching in a broad range of aspects of the biological sciences. The Department has strong undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs and substantial extramural support to develop and maintain integrative research programs. Additionally, the Department partners with other life sciences units across the University to enhance its mission to conduct interdisciplinary research and training programs.

While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Essential Job Duties The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience to help expand research and education at the intersection of brain, body, and/or environment. As an Assistant Professor, you get to build a strong independent research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in neuroscience, and will have extensive opportunities for collaboration both across NCSU and with our neighboring research institutions and government agencies in the Research Triangle region.

The appointment carries a 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service distribution. We welcome applications from researchers across the breadth of neuroscience, particularly those exploring brain–body interactions, computational and systems neuroscience, neurotoxicology, and connections among molecular and cellular mechanisms, neural circuits, physiology, behavior, and whole-organism function. We encourage applications from researchers using traditional or non-traditional model organisms, comparative systems, natural populations, and/or computational models. Key Responsibilities: Build an independent, externally-funded neuroscience research program focused on advancing foundational and/or translational understanding.

Pursue extramural funding and collaborative research that supports a sustained, nationally recognized program and engages emerging opportunities in neuroscience, AI, neurotechnology, and/or related fields. Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses that expand understanding of brain-body interactions, strengthen computational literacy, and create opportunities for high-impact experiential learning. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through research and learning experiences that develop interdisciplinary research skills. Build interdisciplinary collaborations that connect neuroscience with expertise in environmental health, toxicology, genetics and genomics, immunology, physiology, and computational science.

Contribute service that supports the department, college, university, and broader neuroscience community. Other Responsibilities Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requires doctoral or equivalent degree. Other Required Qualifications A clear research vision with demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in Neurobiology. Research vision and demonstrated potential to establish an independent, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program in neuroscience.

Expertise in a neuroscience research area that can contribute to an integrative understanding of brain–body interactions and/or related interdisciplinary questions. Demonstrated potential or experience in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses using innovative pedagogical approaches. Experience or demonstrated potential for productive collaboration across disciplinary or research boundaries. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex neuroscience concepts to audiences with varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Research expertise that complements or extends existing strengths in neuroscience and related areas such as environmental health sciences, toxicology, genetics and genomics, immunology, physiology, or computational science. Research approaches that connect molecular and cellular mechanisms with neural circuits, physiology, behavior, or whole-organism function. Research interests that can contribute to emerging interdisciplinary collaborations and address evolving opportunities in neuroscience. Experience incorporating computational approaches, quantitative methods, or related technologies into neuroscience research or teaching.

Experience developing or teaching coursework that supports undergraduate or graduate education in neuroscience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 11/05/2026 Anticipated Close Date Review of applications will begin 12/15/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Special Instructions to Applicants Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists under consideration. Please include the following as part of your application materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement – 2 page maximum – describe mentoring, teaching and training philosophy Research Statement – 3 page maximum to indicate goals and experience Contact information for at least three professional references (PhD advisors, postdoc advisors will suffice).

Review of applications will begin 12/15/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact John Godwin ([email protected]). Position Details Position Number 00112435 Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 9 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 172201 - Biological Sciences EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.

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