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Neuroscience Faculty in Psychiatry | Assistant Professor
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX (In Person)
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The Neuroscience Research Division of the Psychiatry Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking outstanding neuroscientists with strong interest in the biological basis of neuropsychiatric conditions for tenure track Assistant Professor positions. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and memory impairments, depression, autism, schizophrenia, and addiction. Candidates with research expertise and interest in computational genomics/epigenomics, synaptic and cellular biology, neuromodulation, and circuit neuroscience, using human cell models and/or model organisms are preferred. Successful candidates will bring state of the art expertise, complement research of current faculty members and participate in the development of disease-based research Centers of Excellence. Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a record of outstanding research publications. The selected candidates will be eligible for a competitive support package designed to foster early career development. The Psychiatry Neuroscience Research Division is a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research group. Interested applicants should email an electronic curriculum vitae, a 2-page summary of past research and future research plans, and 3 letters of recommendation to psychrecruit@utsouthwestern.edu . Applications received by November 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration. On-site interviews will start in December 2025. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!