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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for neuroscience professor in Virginia is $79,370.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $90,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Neuroscience Professor is an academic professional who teaches and conducts research in the field of neuroscience. They educate students on topics such as brain function, neural networks, and cognitive processes while also leading laboratory experiments and publishing research. Their responsibilities may include mentoring students, securing research grants, and collaborating with other scientists. Many work at universities, medical schools, or research institutions.

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Infographic showing various Neuroscience Professor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,370 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

The Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (BTS), Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks exceptional applicants in its research division for a tenure-track / tenured faculty position at the ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/ or FULL PROFESSOR level. Located in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood, the institution offers a highly collaborative academic environment with access to major hospital partners, extensive core facilities, and broad research infrastructure. 

The successful candidate will join a collegial department of over 50 faculty members across its Research and Education Divisions. We are seeking individuals with expertise in inflammation, epigenetics and genomics, metabolism or systems biology to complement departmental strengths in cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, neuroscience and women’s and infant’s health. We are particularly interested in outstanding candidates who can thrive in a transdisciplinary research environment and can collaborate with faculty in the Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammatory Diseases, the Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Center and the newly established Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health.

BTS faculty have access to a centralized biorepository, histological services, state-of-the-art proteomics and genomics facilities, data analytic infrastructure, and collaborative interactions with faculty in clinical departments and across the ODU campus, enabling strong integration of basic, translational and clinical research.

Successful applicants will conduct transformative basic and translational research that advances scientific discovery and enhances human health, have a strong track record of publications, proven or high potential for sustained extramural funding, and a clear commitment to collaboration.


  • Develop or maintain an extramurally funded research program. 
  • Teach and mentor medical and graduate students. 
  • Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional mission. 

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD, MD or MD/PhD, and have relevant postdoctoral research experience, along with a strong record of publication. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should demonstrate an established, extramurally funded research program, a strong publication record, and national recognition in their field.

Rank and salary: The successful applicant will hold a full-time academic appointment in the BTS department at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary will be competitive and accompanied by comprehensive benefits and a strong start-up package.

Application materials

Please submit: 

  • Cover letter describing qualifications and fit for the position (1 page)  
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Research statement describing current accomplishments and future plans (3 page limit including references)  
  • Contact information for three references

Review of applications will be continuous until the position is filled. 


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