Full Professor in Neuroimmunology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies invites established faculty candidates at the Associate and Full Professor rank to apply for a Full Professor position in Neuroimmunology. The new faculty member will join Salk's pioneering Neuroimmunology Initiative (NI), part of the NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis. This collaborative initiative unites the strengths of Salk faculty in neuroscience and immunology to explore the crosstalk between the immune and nervous systems, elucidating how inflammation impacts the brain and how neural signals shape immunity. Exploring the neuroimmune interface will pave the way for new therapeutic approaches for conditions with both neurological and immune components, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, aging, multiple sclerosis, chronic stress, depression, chronic pain, infection and certain cancer types.

Our search seeks candidates poised to drive significant advances in the area of neuroimmunology, particularly those whose work elucidates fundamental biological mechanisms and interactions between the nervous and immune systems. Ideal candidates are deeply committed to scientific inquiry and interaction with diverse scientific disciplines, and are eager to tackle meaningful problems alongside our dynamic and collaborative faculty.

Why Join Us?

World-Class Research Environment: The Salk Institute is a small highly interactive institution with a unique architecture that is internationally acclaimed for breakthroughs in neuroscience, immunology, virology, cancer, plant biology, and molecular and cell biology, and fosters a culture of bold exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Competitive Compensation Package: The new faculty member will receive a generous start-up package to support their research endeavors, along with a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Salk Values: The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk's pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.

The acronym "I CARE" provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

Application Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated a strong record of research achievements. Applicants currently at Associate Professor or Full Professor rank are eligible to apply.

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interfolio:

* Curriculum vitae

* A 3-4-page research proposal outlining current and future research goals

Reference letters will be requested during the recruitment process from advancing candidates. Applications with all required materials will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to facultysearch@salk.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $215,000 to $350,000. The Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.