Assistant Professor- Tenure Track (Neurobiology)

The Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in neurobiology. We will consider applicants whose research focuses on any area of modern neurobiology including but not limited to sensory systems, neurophysiology, neural development, computational neuroscience, neuroethology and aging. Collaborative opportunities are extensive within the department, college, and the LSU system.

Duties include:

50% - Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and extramurally funded research program. Participation in service activities related to research is expected.

50% - Teach and mentor students. Teaching assignments will be available in both the candidate's specialty and in introductory biology. The candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. Participation in service activities related to teaching and mentoring is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology or a related field and have completed postdoctoral training in neurobiology research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates whose research aligns with the LSU Scholarship First Agenda (https://www.lsu.edu/scholarship-first/) priorities of agriculture, biomedicine, coast, defense, and/or energy are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and have identified potential extramural funding sources.

Candidates who demonstrate excellence (or potential) in mentoring and teaching students at the undergraduate and graduate levels are desired.

This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Special Instructions:

Please upload a single pdf document containing the following elements in the order below.

* Cover letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Statement of research interests

* Statement of teaching and mentoring interests

* The names and contact information of three references who can provide letters of recommendation at a future date.

An official copy of the highest degree transcript will be needed prior to hire.

Applications received by October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.

Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Evanna Gleason (egleaso@lsu.edu) and/or Senior HR Specialist Lori Bond (lbond3@lsu.edu).