Research Faculty - Neuroscience (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience at The Ohio State University (OSU), Wexner Medical Center, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This initiative is part of a significant commitment to establish OSU at the forefront of research, innovation, and patient care, with the goal of making the Department of Neuroscience a Top 10 nationally-ranked department within five years. The department is seeking candidates who study the mechanisms underlying normal nervous system function and/or how these mechanisms and interactions are affected by disease or injury. Priority will be given to candidates with research focus or technical expertise in areas such as aging, interoception, brain-gut interactions, gene therapy/gene editing, functional in-vivo brain circuit mapping and connectomics, neuroengineering (brain-computer interface, neuromodulation), whole brain imaging, computational neuroscience, big data modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Newly recruited faculty will join a growing research community focused on neural plasticity, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration/cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and behavior.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field of study.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Strong record of scholarly activity.
• For Associate or Full Professor appointments: nationally or internationally recognized scholar with consistent externally funded research programs.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Final candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Research focus or technical expertise involving aging, interoception, brain-gut interactions, gene therapy/gene editing, functional in-vivo brain circuit mapping and connectomics, neuroengineering (brain-computer interface, neuromodulation), whole brain imaging, computational neuroscience, big data modeling, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in neural plasticity, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration/cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in neuroscience, focusing on mechanisms of normal nervous system function or its alteration by disease or injury.
• Develop and maintain externally funded research programs, particularly for Associate and Full Professor candidates.
• Contribute to the research community focused on neural plasticity, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration/cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and behavior.
• Potentially engage in teaching or clinical practice, depending on faculty type and degree.
• Fulfill duties and responsibilities assigned in accordance with workload guidelines of the faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and regional campus.
• Participate in service obligations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation support services.
• Work-life balance support through institutionalized policies.

What This Job Offers

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