Assistant Professor, F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center, Boston Children's Hospital

Assistant Professor - F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center

Boston Children’s Hospital, A Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital

The F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center at Boston Children’s Hospital invites applications for a faculty position with a dual appointment as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. Under the leadership of Director Elizabeth Engle, MD, we seek an outstanding scientist to pursue an innovative, independent research program addressing fundamental questions in neurobiology.

We welcome applicants employing innovative experimental, computational, or interdisciplinary approaches to address important questions in neuroscience. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodevelopment and circuit formation/function; molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience; neurodegeneration and regeneration; glial and neuroimmune biology; sensory neuroscience; brain body interactions; neurocomputation and emerging technologies, including AI/machine learning for interrogating nervous system function. Exceptional candidates whose research opens new scientific directions or complements and extends existing strengths within the Center are particularly encouraged to apply.

The F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center brings together a highly collaborative community of investigators pursuing fundamental mechanistic and translational questions. Located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area and embedded within the Boston Children’s and Harvard Medical School research communities, the Kirby Center offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary neuroscience, with access to cutting-edge shared research infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration across Harvard and the broader Boston biomedical ecosystem. In addition, faculty at the Kirby Center mentor exceptional graduate and medical students from Harvard Medical School, Harvard University and other area institutions.

Candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent graduate degree and have demonstrated the potential to develop a rigorous, creative, and impactful independent research program. Applicants will also demonstrate a commitment to scientific collaboration, mentorship, and contributing to a vibrant intellectual community.

This is a full-time position. We are offering a competitive start-up package, including research space, funding and salary support. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The starting salary range for this position is expected to be $130,000 to $160,000. 

Applicants should submit a single merged pdf containing:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Three-page Statement of Research (1-page summary of research contributions and 2-page description of plans for future work)
• Statement describing approaches to mentorship and training

The application also requires the names and contact information for three references.

The application period is open through 01/15/27. Questions should be addressed to Kirby.Center@childrens.harvard.edu.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.