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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

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Assistant Professor Position in Computational Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine 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 sq ft purpose-built neurosciences 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.

Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University in St. Louis

Assistant Professor Position in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Department of Neuroscience and the Department of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine is currently recruiting an outstanding collaborative investigator in the field of magnetic resonance imaging in animals.

We are seeking a research-track investigator at the level of Assistant Professor to develop a thriving collaborative research program in MRI project design and analysis to hold a joint appointment between the Departments.

Graduate rotations

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