"Open-rank Tenure-track Faculty Position – Developmental Neurobiology"

The Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the general research area of neurodevelopment. This search is part of a multi-year strategic plan to expand neurodevelopment research at MUSC. Topics of interest include mechanisms of nervous system development, therapeutic strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders, and principles of brain circuit development and plasticity. We encourage individuals who utilize human and non-human models and/or computational approaches to apply. Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD with appropriate research expertise and are expected to possess an outstanding record of high-quality publications and a strong potential to secure extramural research funding.

Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive start-up package in a highly ranked neuroscience department with a strong commitment to faculty mentoring and collegiality. The research-oriented department comprises a successful PhD graduate program, two NIH-funded T32 training grants for pre- and postdoctoral scholars, and two NIH-funded Centers, including a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Neurodevelopment and its Disorders.

MUSC is located in the coastal city of Charleston, SC – a city known for its rich history, arts and culture, higher education, architecture, top-rated restaurants, and beautiful beaches. Charleston receives perennial honors as a most desirable place to visit and live.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a complete CV, a 3-page research statement, and contact information for three professional references to Kristen Mulholland (mulhollk@musc.edu). Please reference “neurodevelopment search” in the subject line. Applications submitted by October 31, 2025, will receive full consideration.