"Assistant/Associate Professor of Human Physiology, Glia and Neurovascular focus"

Job Details

Assistant/Associate Professor of Human Physiology, Glia and Neurovascular focus

Department: Human Physiology

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025; position open until filled

Required Application Materials: Apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30864. For consideration, applicants must submit each of the documents described below.

• Letter of Interest (2 page maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three statements: Research accomplishments and future plans, Impact statement, Teaching philosophy

Questions about the application process should be addressed to Dr. Adrianne Huxtable, Chair, Human Physiology Glia and Neurovascular Coupling Faculty Search (huxtable@uoregon.edu).

Position Announcement

The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. Candidates should have a glia and/or neurovascular coupling research focus with relevance to human health or disease. The department welcomes all areas and specializations within glia and neurovascular coupling, including research using either model organisms or humans. Women, members of underrepresented and underserved groups, and scientists at early or more senior stages in their academic career are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position includes a competitive start-up package, research-appropriate laboratory space within a collaborative research environment. Candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We particularly welcome applicants who bring current funding and demonstrate a clear plan for sustained extramural support, and current funding is a requirement for senior-level applicants.

Applicants will also have the opportunity to become members of the Institute of Neuroscience and benefit from full participation in the institute.

Department or Program Summary

The Department of Human Physiology is home to undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, who desire strong training in human physiology and anatomy that will prepare them for careers in biomedical research, medicine, and allied health professions. The department is strongly committed to inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices.

Human Physiology has strong connections with the Institute of Neuroscience, the Neuroscience Major, the Data Science Initiative, the Institute for Molecular Biology, the Lewis Center for Neuroimaging, the Prevention Science Institute, the Bowerman Sports Science Center, the Center for Translational Neuroscience, and the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. It is also a part of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and has strong partnerships with university athletics.

Minimum Requirements

Assistant Professor:

• PhD in Physiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or related field
• 2 years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent
• 2 first author publications in a peer-reviewed journal

Associate Professor:

• PhD in Physiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or related field
• 2 years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent
• 2 last author publications in a peer-reviewed journal
• 6 years of research experience in a tenure track position or equivalent independent position

Preferred Qualifications

• Current funding
• Clear plan for sustained extramural support
• Experience employing inclusive and varied pedagogical practices in teaching at the university-level

About the University

The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. The University is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a "very high research activity" ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.