Faculty Position in Neuroscience

The Department of Comparative Pathobiology in Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is accepting applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank (continuous term track eligible; tenure track equivalent). We are seeking an individual whose research interests align with or complementary to our current strengths in neuroscience, which include transgenerational effects related to opioid exposure and novel therapeutics for substance use disorder. Other research strengths in the department include animal models of infectious disease, ocular disorders, cardiovascular pathology, reproductive biology, and clinical pathology. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program while also being willing to engage in collaborative research. They will also be expected to teach in the veterinary curriculum, including veterinary anatomy and/or physiology, and in our graduate programs, with development of a graduate course in the candidate's area of expertise encouraged. Other responsibilities will include administrative service through engagement on faculty committees and associated activities.

Comparative Pathobiology is a multi-disciplinary department that includes biomedical researchers, clinical and anatomic pathologists, and education specialists. Our department is critical for the delivery of the first- and second-year veterinary curriculum which includes anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, parasitology and neurobiology. We also participate in graduate programs, including the master's in laboratory animal medicine and biomedical sciences PhD program.

Research resources at Cummings School include the Comparative Pathobiology and Genomics Shared Resource (CPGSR) which includes flow cytometry capacity, the Clinical Research Shared Resource and Clinical Trials Office, the New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory (BSL-3), participation in the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and our Division of Animal Resources. Our AAALAC-accredited laboratory animal care and use program supports large and small animal models, experimental surgery, regenerative medicine, ABSL2 and ABSL3 containment, MRI and CT imaging, and pathology. See https://vet.tufts.edu/research for additional areas of ongoing research.

Candidates must hold a PhD in neuroscience or a related area by the date of hire. Post-doctoral experience is expected; previous teaching experience is considered an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to establish a successful, independent research program and an enthusiasm for contributing to veterinary and graduate education. Distribution of effort and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications received by November 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, including their primary research focus and relevant teaching experience. Please address your strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive environment as it relates to teaching, research, clinical activity, and/or service in the cover letter. Names and current contact information for three references are required.

Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/154693). A start date no later than July 1, 2025 is preferred. Direct any questions to the department chair, Dr. Andrea Varela-Stokes at andrea.varela-stokes@tufts.edu.

Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts. A virtual tour of the campus is available here. There is a regional rail service stop adjacent to campus and easy access to cultural and sporting events. The campus is a short drive from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. Links to faculty policies and procedures and human resources benefits can be found here.