CNS Asst/Assoc Professor - SOM/Neurology - Fundamental Neuroscience

The Center for Neuroscience in the College of Biological Sciences and the Department of Neurology in the School of Medicine at UC Davis are recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor in fundamental neuroscience: a researcher using cutting-edge approaches to understand mechanisms of brain function and dysfunction at the molecular, synaptic, circuit or cognitive level, in close collaboration with research and clinical faculty. The appointment is in the Department of Neurology, with the laboratory housed in the Center for Neuroscience (more than 20 laboratories); the appointee teaches undergraduates and contributes to the university-wide Neuroscience Graduate Program.

Salary range USD 97,500-157,500. Materials received by 1 December 2026 are assured consideration; the search continues through 30 June 2027.

PhD or MD or equivalent and postdoctoral experience in an appropriate discipline; an active research program, commitment to high-quality teaching and potential to attract extramural funding. Submit a one-page cover letter, CV, research statement (max 3 pages), teaching statement (1 page), the UC Davis authorization to release information form and 3-5 letters of reference.