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Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Neuroscience

Inside Higher Ed
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
Job Title

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Neuroscience

Requisition Number

FE04924

Department Name

7H100:Department of Neuroscience

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type Of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Required Education

PhD

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Job Summary

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (UK) invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty position at the open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). We welcome candidates at all career stages, with particular enthusiasm for recruiting early-career investigators who will grow with our expanding neuroscience community.

We seek outstanding scientists, mentors and teachers working across a broad range of neuroscience disciplines. Areas of special interest include, but are not limited to: glial biology, addiction and substance use, computational neuroscience, multi-omics and data neuroscience, molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurodegenerative disease and CNS injury, neuroimmunology and neuroinflammation, or sensory, motor, and cognitive systems neuroscience. We are committed to building a strong neuroscience community that spans from molecules to behavior, and from foundational discovery to translational application. Candidates with interests that complement or bridge these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates Must Hold a PhD, MD, Or MD/PhD Degree In Neuroscience Or a Related Discipline. Successful Candidates At The Assistant Professor Level Will Demonstrate

  • A compelling and innovative independent research program with strong potential for extramural funding
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity (publications, preprints, presentations)
  • Commitment to mentorship, teaching, and the training of the next generation of scientists Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level are expected to have an established extramurally funded research program and a record of leadership in research, mentorship, and service commensurate with their career stage.

Applications Should Include

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Research statement – current and future research plans (Specific Request 1)
  • Teaching/Service statement – teaching and mentoring philosophy, service contributions (Specific Request 2)
  • Names and contact information for three professional references (Specific Request 3)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with preference given to those submitted by September 1, 2026.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD

Open Until Filled

Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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