Job Details
Position: The Institute of Neuroscience (INS) at the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank or higher.
Description: The INS is a premier neuroscience research institute in Taiwan. Over the past 40 years, the institute has created an inter-disciplinary neuroscience research environment and has established a track record of research excellence. In addition, the NYCU campus is host to the biggest neuroscience research community in Taiwan. More information about our institute can be found at http://ins.nycu.edu.tw
The Institute seeks outstanding candidates with research expertise in all disciplines of neuroscience. Successful candidates will be expected to develop energetic, creative, independent research programs.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent earned doctoral degree) in neuroscience or related fields, and relevant post-doctoral research experience. Candidates should be fluent in English. Applications will be reviewed beginning March. 1st, 2026 (12pm GMT+8). The candidate is expected to start the position on Feb 1st, 2027 in principle.
Applications: The applicant should electronically submit an application package, containing a cover letter, a CV with a list of publications, copies of no more than 5 representative publications, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, as well as any additional supporting documents.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the emails below.
The application package and letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to
Chair and Distinguished Professor Yawei Cheng (ywcheng@nycu.edu.tw) c/o (ins@nycu.edu.tw)