Lawrence E. Lerner Presidential Endowed Chair in Neuroscience

Tulane University (Tulane), a leading private research institution located in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, invites exceptional scholars and visionary leaders to apply for the Lawrence E. Lerner Presidential Endowed Chair. This prestigious appointment offers the opportunity to drive groundbreaking research and catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, medicine, and public health, and to help shape the future of brain health on a global scale. The Lerner Presidential Chair will not only advance Tulane’s already growing research enterprise but also mentor the next generation of innovators, positioning Tulane at the forefront of transformative neuroscience discovery.

The presidential chairs at Tulane represent the most prestigious positions on the university’s campus, uniting the eminence of a named chair with the vision of a multidisciplinary approach. They were created as part of the university’s Only the Audacious campaign and are expected to transcend traditional field boundaries and convene experts from across the university. The Lerner Presidential Chair offers an unparalleled platform to drive breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease and aging research—among the most urgent challenges in modern medicine.

The Lerner Presidential Chair will be a nationally and internationally recognized investigator and mentor whose achievements have shaped the field of neuroscience. As a dynamic mentor and institutional leader, the Lerner Presidential Chair will inspire and develop the next generation of neuroscientists, while elevating Tulane’s position as a global leader in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease research. Beyond advancing science, the Lerner Presidential Chair will generate profound societal and economic benefits for Louisiana—a state with a rapidly aging population—by attracting federal research funding, driving innovation, and drawing world-class scholars and clinicians to the region. 

The Lerner Presidential Chair will join Tulane during an exciting period of strategic investment and growth in neuroscience research at the university. In the last three years, Tulane has recruited seven new faculty members across the fundamental, translational, and clinical domains of neuroscience, accelerating discovery and collaboration. With this appointment, the university will strengthen its leadership in neurodegenerative disease and aging research in the State of Louisiana and the Gulf South Region. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, CVs, cover letters, a teaching statement, and a research vision statement should be sent electronically and in confidence below. 

Micah Pierce is leading this search Ibaad Nazeer and Marlyn Desire. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.