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.

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

• 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. 

• 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.