Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time
About The Position
The Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Department of Pediatrics, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek an outstanding scientist with expertise across the broad areas of neuroscience. Experience or interest in pediatric neurological disorders (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative) is highly desirable. CNI provides a highly collaborative environment embedded within a leading children's hospital and a major research university. Faculty have access to shared core facilities (genomics, imaging, flow cytometry, histology, computational resources) and robust partnerships across Pitt and UPMC. Competitive start-up support and laboratory space will be tailored to the Candidate's needs, with additional institutional resources for early-stage investigators available. Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a world-renowned, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university's partnership with UPMC—one of the nation's premier academic medical centers—fosters groundbreaking collaborations in neuroscience, genetics, and translational medicine. Located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the university offers an exceptional environment for innovation, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists in neuroscience with a strong commitment to independent research
- Strong record of research productivity and innovation (pre-/postdoctoral publications, grants, or translational advances)
- Evidence of independence and a compelling vision for an externally fundable research program
- Commitment to mentoring trainees and fostering an inclusive, collaborative lab culture
- 1-6 years of experience with demonstrated academic progress/contributions in their pediatric specialty
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in pediatric neurological disorders (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative)
- Interdisciplinary strengths welcome (e.g., genetics/genomics, systems & circuits, computation/AI, iPSC and organoids, imaging, model organisms, gene therapy, RNA biology, neuroinflammation, neuromuscular or rare diseases)
Responsibilities
- Lead a rigorous, externally funded research program aligned with CNI's mission
- Collaborate with clinicians and scientists across Pediatrics, Neurology, Human Genetics, ophthalmology and related departments
- Participate in our different graduate programs, mentor students, postdocs, and research staff
- Contribute to the broader academic community through service and (if desired) graduate/medical teaching
Benefits
- Competitive start-up support and laboratory space
- Additional institutional resources for early-stage investigators
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
