Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Neuroscience
Applications Due:
October 15, 2025
The Division of Biology and Biological Engineering (BBE) at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track position in Neuroscience. We welcome applications from candidates working in any neuroscience subdiscipline, including molecular, cellular, developmental, comparative, behavioral, systems and computational neuroscience. Caltech especially values creative and innovative approaches to understanding neural function; candidates whose research program spans several of these subdisciplines and/or are working with non-traditional experimental systems are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants are expected to develop innovative research programs and be committed to high quality teaching. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level; however, well-qualified applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level may also be considered.
Please submit an application online and include a brief cover letter; curriculum vitae; a list of published and submitted papers; a description of proposed research; and a statement of teaching interests. Applicants should also submit an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences.
Applicants should arrange to have at least 3 reference letters uploaded.
Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125,000-$400,000.
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and should be complete by October 15, 2025, for full consideration. Candidates must be available to interview on campus in Pasadena, CA, on January 12-13, 2026.
Instructions for Applicants
- Create an account.
- Fill out the application form.
- After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three to four references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
- Upload the following documents (as individual PDF files or in one combined PDF):
- A brief cover letter;
- curriculum vitae;
- a list of published and submitted papers;
- a description of proposed research;
- a statement of teaching interests;
- and an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Questions about the application process may be directed to [email protected].