Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time

Assistant Professor position opening - Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor • Start Date: August 2026 (flexible)

The Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Department of Pediatrics, The

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek an

outstanding scientist with expertise across the broad areas of neuroscience. Experience or interest in pediatric neurological

disorders (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative) is highly desirable.

Qualifications

This position is open to Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists in neuroscience with a strong commitment to independent research

Strong record of research productivity and innovation (pre-/postdoctoral publications, grants, or translational advances)

Evidence of independence and a compelling vision for an externally fundable research program

Commitment to mentoring trainees and fostering an inclusive, collaborative lab culture

Interdisciplinary strengths welcome (e.g., genetics/genomics, systems & circuits, computation/AI, iPSC and organoids, imaging,

model organisms, gene therapy, RNA biology, neuroinflammation, neuromuscular or rare diseases)

Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure track at the University of Pittsburgh, with rank and salary commensurate with

experience and academic credentials. General rank requirements: Assistant Professors have 1-6 years of experience with

demonstrated academic progress/contributions in their pediatric specialty.

Position Expectations

The candidate is expected to lead a rigorous, externally funded research program aligned with CNI's mission

Collaborate with clinicians and scientists across Pediatrics, Neurology, Human Genetics, ophthalmology and related

departments

Participate in our different graduate programs, mentor students, postdocs, and research staff.

Contribute to the broader academic community through service and (if desired) graduate/medical teaching.

Environment and Resources

CNI provides a highly collaborative environment embedded within a leading children's hospital and a major research

university. Faculty have access to shared core facilities (genomics, imaging, flow cytometry, histology, computational

resources) and robust partnerships across Pitt and UPMC. Competitive start-up support and laboratory space will be tailored

to the Candidate's needs, with additional institutional resources for early-stage investigators available.

About the University of Pittsburgh

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a world-renowned, research-intensive public university and a member of

the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university's partnership with UPMC-one of the nation's premier

academic medical centers-fosters groundbreaking collaborations in neuroscience, genetics, and translational medicine.

Located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the university offers an exceptional environment for innovation, interdisciplinary

research, and community engagement

How to Apply

Submit the following as a single PDF or via the application portal:

Cover Letter (1 page) summarizing fit and vision

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement (2-3 pages)

Contact Information for 3 references

Priority review begins January 1st, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Not all divisions have active recruitments, however interested candidates can inquire on potential opportunities available in

the Department of Pediatrics by applying to requisition number #26000520 on Pitt Talent Center by visiting

https://www.join.pitt.edu/

Contact

For questions, please contact: Udai Pandey, Ph.D. (udai@pitt.edu)

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values

equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of

opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

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