Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

[Erika Nyhus]

Bowdoin College’s Program of Neuroscience invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in Neuroscience at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026, with a preference for candidates whose research involves clinical and/or computational approaches to their areas of Neuroscience research. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to, disorders involving public health/mental health, sensory perception, neuroendocrinology, gut-brain axis, substance-use, development, aging, and sleep. The teaching load is three courses per year and anticipated to include a mid-level lab course, an upper-level seminar, and a Neuroscience elective or introductory level course related to the candidate’s area of expertise. A PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or related discipline is expected by the date of appointment; post-doctoral research is preferred. Bowdoin is particularly interested in candidates dedicated to undergraduate teaching and with a promise of long-term successful research and/or creative work.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a description of your research plans; 4) a statement that describes your teaching philosophy and practice, including how you create learning environments that prepare students to interact constructively with different people, spaces, situations, and ideas; and 5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Submitted documents should be concise with each limited to 2-3 pages in length.

Review of applications will begin September 9, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.