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TENURE TRACK FACULTY WITH THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Aug 17, 2026
TENURE TRACK FACULTY WITH THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE Requisition # 75984 Position Basics
Type of Position TENURE-TRACK
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on: Monday, August 17th, 2026
College: Carver College of Medicine
Department: Neuroscience Institute

Salary
Salary: Commensurate

Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Position Description:

The Iowa Neuroscience Institute is seeking applicants for full-time tenure track faculty positions in broad areas of neuroscience including neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology and cancer neuroscience.

We are looking for colleagues who will expand our expertise and scientific vision beyond currently existing strengths in molecular and systems neuroscience, disorders of the nervous system, central control of energy homeostasis and cardiovascular function, neuropharmacology, and cell signaling.

Successful candidates will be eligible for appointments at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in multiple departments at the Carver Medical College, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Engineering.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.



Education Requirement:


  • Candidates must have a relevant doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent).


Required Qualifications:


  • For the Assistant Professor rank, these include a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral training and a strong record of research accomplishments.
  • For the Associate and Full Professor rank, these additionally include a record of teaching excellence, commitment to service, and a productive research record in an appropriate area of neuroscience.
  • Demonstrated ability in research, teaching and/or mentoring, and documented potential to direct an innovative and productive research program.


Desirable Qualifications:


  • Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.



Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments
Number of References: 3

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.


Contact Information
Contact: Evan Balaban
Cmed-Neuroscience Institute
Bowen Science Building
51 Newton Road
2318 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242-1109
Department URL: https://iowaneuroscience.medicine.uiowa.edu/

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

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