Our dedicated faculty, staff and trainees have a passion for what they do. Join us and discover what makes the Department of Neuroscience exceptional.

Job openings

With 33 labs, the Department of Neuroscience is a dynamic hub of teaching and research on the brain and beyond, dedicated to supporting its staff, students and faculty in advancing their careers.

Featured positions

Department of Neuroscience Fellow to Faculty Program

The Department of Neuroscience Fellow to Faculty Program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis rewards outstanding early career researchers in neuroscience with the opportunity to create an independent research agenda in anticipation of joining the Department of Neuroscience as an Assistant Professor on the tenure track. The program consists of a Fellow phase of one to five years depending on experience, with promotion to an Assistant Professor position following successful completion of the fellowship.

Assistant Professor Position in Computational Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is currently recruiting investigators with the passion to create knowledge, pursue bold visions, and challenge canonical thinking as we expand into our new 600,000 square-foot neuroscience research building.

We are now seeking a tenure-track investigator at the level of Assistant Professor to develop an innovative research program in Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience.

Graduate rotations

Numerous labs are available to host rotating graduate students in the 2021-2022 school year.