Beverly Petterson Bishop Associate Prof or Professor in Neuroscience
Location: Syracuse, NY
Campus: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: AP $125,000 - $140,000 or P $140,000 - $180,000
Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Determined by Department Chair
Job Type: Full-time
Rank: Open Rank
Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Job Description
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professorship in Neuroscience, a tenured and endowed position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience. We seek an accomplished scholar with an outstanding record of research productivity and sustained extramural funding in neuroscience, whose work complements and strengthens existing expertise in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and Department of Biology, in areas such as cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, or developmental neurobiology.
The candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex while being expected to become a leader and integral, highly collaborative member of Syracuse University’s Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. The Neuroscience program serves as a nexus for all campus neuroscience research and exemplifies strong cross unit collaboration by offering intellectual and technical expertise incorporating molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical questions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior. In addition to the broad research expertise in the Biology Department and Neuroscience Program, faculty further benefit from interactions with the Aging Studies Institute, and the BioInspired Institute at Syracuse University. In addition, the Department of Biology has strong research and educational ties to the adjacent State University of New York Upstate Medical University.
Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence.
Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to search chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field and demonstrate a rigorous, externally funded research program with a strong publication record and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
Job Specific Qualifications
Not Applicable
Responsibilities
- Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service.
- Complementing and strengthening existing expertise in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and Department of Biology, in areas such as cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, or developmental neurobiology.
- Establishing a research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex while being expected to become a leader and integral, highly collaborative member of Syracuse University’s Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon request. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Job Posting Date: 09/04/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Priority Consideration: 11/30/2026
Job Category: Faculty
