Chair, Department of Neurobiology

UMass Chan Medical School seeks a collaborative, visionary, and distinguished scientist-leader and scholar to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Neurobiology. The Chair of Neurobiology reports to Terence Flotte, MD, Dean, Provost, Executive Deputy Chancellor and Chief Research Officer.

Founded in 2001, the Department of Neurobiology at UMass Chan has evolved into a unique and integrated hub of investigators addressing fundamental problems in neurobiology, from single molecules to behavior, using both invertebrate and vertebrate model organisms. Combining cell biological, physiological and behavioral analyses with a critical interventionist angle afforded by cutting-edge genetic approaches, the Department aims to understand the complexity of brain development, function, addiction, repair and degeneration.

The Department of Neurobiology operates as a fully functioning, independent Department with 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 5 associated faculty. The Chair will be expected to serve as a strong mentor to faculty, especially junior faculty, maintain and expand research areas, garner support internally and externally to enhance resources, promote research partnerships within UMass Chan’s neighboring therapeutics institutes and clinical partners, and externally, continue to recruit and retain outstanding scholars, and champion the pioneering basic science work of the Department locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Department is focused on recruiting and supporting students, postdocs, staff, and faculty from historically underrepresented backgrounds, and participating in a variety of on-going UMass Chan campus efforts (www.umassmed.edu/diversity-in-action). The Department seeks a Chair that aligns with these goals and will provide strong leadership in the Department and the UMass Chan campus for these efforts.

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent in confidence electronically below.

Stephanie Fidel is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Katie White.


As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan Medical School recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.