Overview In this open-rank faculty role at UAB's Heersink School of Medicine, you will join the Department of Neurobiology to advance research on nervous system development, function, and disorders across multiple levels of analysis. You contribute to an established, well-funded neuroscience ecosystem and collaborate with cross-disciplinary centers. You will build and lead independent programs, mentor students, and participate in teaching across professional, graduate, and undergraduate levels. This is a chance to shape neuroscience at a major research university with strong translational and collaborative priorities.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive start-up packages
- modern laboratory space
- excellent core facilities
- collaborative research environment
- world-class training programs
- university-wide research funding and centers
Responsibilities- Establish or continue an independent research program
- Participate in education of professional, graduate, and undergraduate students
Key requirements- Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a related field
- Strong record of research accomplishments
- Ability to establish independent research program and participate in education
- collaborative mindset
- entrepreneurial spirit
- commitment to education and mentorship
- molecular, genetic, cellular, systems, and behavioral approaches
- animal models of neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders
