The Biological Sciences Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Cellular Neuroscience, beginning in Fall semester 2027. The area of specialization within cellular neuroscience is open. We particularly welcome applicants who investigate neural function across multiple levels of analysis, including but not limited to electrophysiology, imaging, genetic and viral tools, optogenetics/chemogenetics, computational approaches, and systems-level analyses of neural circuits, sensory systems, and behavior.
Duties: The successful candidate will develop a research program at a primarily bachelor’s and master’s granting institution and have strong potential for external funding (e.g., NIH, NSF, or private foundations). Candidates are expected to incorporate student training into substantive and meaningful research experiences. Teaching responsibilities may include lower division undergraduate courses (such as Foundations of Biology) and upper division and / or graduate courses within the candidate’s area of specialty. The department values evidence-based, inclusive teaching practices and a commitment to an experiential education consistent with our polytechnic mission. The applicant will be expected to assist in curriculum development, advise students, serve on department, college, and university committees, and engage in professional activities.
Minimum requirements: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution (degree must be conferred by the start date of the position), at least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral researcher, faculty member at another institution, or in industry, and demonstrated potential to establish an active research program involving undergraduate and/or master’s students.
Consideration of completed applications will begin on September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For expanded position description and application information, please go to careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/560369/biology-cellular-neuroscience-assistant-professor Please direct inquiries to the Chair of the Cellular Neuroscience Search Committee (neuroscience@cpp.edu).
AA/EOE: This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
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