"Professor of Synaptic Mechanisms (tenure track/tenure)"

Professor of Synaptic Mechanisms (tenure track/tenure)

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Job #JPF09410

• Anatomy and Neurobiology / School of Medicine / UC Irvine

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $86,500-$228,600. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Professorial Series-Health Sciences Compensation Plan. This position may include membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: February 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure track appointment in neuroscience at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

Ideal candidates will use cell biological and/or molecular approaches to investigate mechanisms and modulation of synaptic transmission in mammalian brain. We anticipate that candidates will employ innovative experimental and computational technologies to analyze fundamental brain operations. A strong interest in how disturbances to such cellular substrates relate to neuropsychiatric disorders would be desirable.

The successful candidate will have a strong publication record and a well-defined vision for future research. Once hired, the individual will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program, to contribute to teaching in medical and graduate courses and to demonstrate a commitment to service and leadership at UCI and beyond. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will interact closely with the strong and vibrant UCI neuroscience research community which offers outstanding collaborative opportunities involving basic, behavioral and clinical neuroscience, imaging, translational biomedical science, stem cell research and pharmaceutical sciences.

UCI is a world-class research university and global model of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for our students. The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, which is one of four basic science departments in the UCI School of Medicine, consistently ranks among the nation’s top programs in Anatomy and Neuroscience. UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI as a national leader of inclusive excellence.

Department: https://www.anatomy.uci.edu/

School: https://www.som.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree(s).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Research Statement - See our guidance for writing a research statement.
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Service Statement - See our guidance for writing a service statement.
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Professional references may be required/requested in later stages of the recruitment.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09410

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA