About the position
ADVANCE DISCOVERY IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Behavioral Neuroscience at OHSU invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek an innovative early-career investigator whose research program advances understanding of mechanisms underlying behavior, cognition, addiction, motivated behavior, brain disorders, development, aging, or related areas of neuroscience. Candidates employing innovative technologies, computational approaches, or interdisciplinary methodologies are particularly encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in research programs with a translational element. The successful candidate will develop an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to OHSU's collaborative research and training environment.
About the Department
The Department of Behavioral Neuroscience maintains nationally recognized strengths in:
- Neural circuits and systems underlying behavior
- Addiction and substance use disorders
- Neurobiology of brain disorders
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Aging and developmental neuroscience
- Behavioral genetics
Research and Training Environment
The department supports a robust portfolio of NIH-funded research and fosters collaboration. We have maintained continuous NIH-supported research training programs for more than 30 years and currently administer three NIH-funded training grants supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers. The department is also home to the Portland Alcohol Research Center (PARC), which has maintained continuous NIH support for more than three decades and provides collaborative opportunities in alcohol research. Faculty members benefit from a vibrant neuroscience community with opportunities to collaborate across basic, translational, and clinical research programs throughout OHSU.
Why OHSU?
Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon's only academic health center and one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. OHSU investigators secured a record $550 million in grant awards during fiscal year 2026, reflecting continued growth in research funding and scientific impact. OHSU provides outstanding research infrastructure, advanced core facilities, strong graduate and postdoctoral training programs, and a highly collaborative scientific environment. Located in Portland, Oregon, OHSU offers access to a vibrant urban community with exceptional outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and a high quality of life.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience or a relevant discipline
- Appropriate postdoctoral research experience
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publication
- Expertise with emerging technologies and computational approaches
- Evidence of scientific excellence and potential for establishing an independent research program
- Evidence of potential to obtain competitive extramural funding
- Commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary science
- Interest in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Application Materials:
Please submit at: https://facultycareers-ohsu.icims.com/jobs/42383/assistant-professor/job
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement (3-page limit)
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- Letters of reference may be requested during the review process.
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