Assistant Professor – Neurobiology of Pain

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, together with the Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research and the Pittsburgh Pain Consortium, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor studying the mechanisms of pain, broadly defined. Areas of interest include neural circuits, cellular and molecular mechanisms, systems neuroscience, and translational biology of pain and analgesia.

The successful candidate will establish a creative, independent, externally funded research program and contribute to graduate and medical student education. The role is supported by a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment, with strong connections across basic and clinical neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh.

Applicants should hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, biomedical sciences (such as neurobiology, pharmacology, or psychiatry), or a related field. Candidates with doctoral training in another discipline may also be considered if their research program focuses on neurobiology. Application materials include a curriculum vitae, a 2–3 page statement of research interests and future plans, a brief description of potential collaborations at the University of Pittsburgh, and three confidential reference letters. PDFs of submitted or accepted manuscripts may also be included. Applications will be considered starting May 16 and continue until the position is filled. Applications are submitted electronically through the University of Pittsburgh faculty recruitment system; questions may be directed to [email protected].

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, biomedical sciences (e.g., neurobiology, pharmacology, psychiatry), or a related field.
• Research program focused on neurobiology; candidates with doctoral training in another discipline may be considered if their research program focuses on neurobiology.
• Submit a curriculum vitae, a 2–3 page statement of research interests and future plans, a brief description of potential collaborations with University of Pittsburgh faculty and research programs, and three reference letters.

Responsibilities

• Establish a creative, independent, and externally funded research program focused on mechanisms of pain.
• Contribute to graduate and medical student education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree