Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology and Neuroscience Programs (R0008112)

Job Details

Description
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Biology and the Neuroscience Programs invite applications for three Teacher Scholar Postdoctoral Fellows beginning in July 2026.

Position Summary: Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellows will actively collaborate with one or more faculty members in the department on research projects and teach two courses per semester, with opportunities to teach introductory and/or advanced courses in their areas of interest. Two of these positions will support teaching in the Biology curriculum (biology.wfu.edu), and one position will support a new major in Neuroscience (neuroscience.wfu.edu). A list of potential research mentors and their areas of study can be found here.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

An earned Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: a cover letter stating the position for which you are applying and identifying potential research mentors, a CV, and a statement of teaching and research interests and experience. Letters of recommendations will be requested from selected applicants. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before May 1st, 2026 will be given full consideration. Applications are submitted at: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Questions should be addressed to the following individuals: For the Biology positions contact Dr. Erik Johnson (johnsoec@wfu.edu) and for the Neuroscience position contact Dr. Katy Lack (lackak@wfu.edu). For questions about the application mechanics contact Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final teacher-scholar postdoctoral candidates being considered for employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.