Postdoctoral Neuromodulation Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Description
Georgetown University Medical Center: School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology & Physiology
Open Date: TBD May 2026 onward
Description:
The Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Georgetown University Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (rank commensurate with experience) from candidates with expertise in neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, or closely related areas. We are particularly interested in investigators whose work addresses disease mechanisms of the nervous system and advances the restoration of function after injury, broadly defined (e.g., epilepsy, neurotrauma, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, neuroinflammation, developmental injury, or circuit-level dysfunction).
Areas of inquiry of special interest include-but are not limited to-molecular pharmacology, receptor and ion channel signaling, systems neurophysiology, synaptic plasticity, neural circuit repair, and translational approaches to nervous system disorders. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative department composed of twelve tenure-line and research-track faculty with strong, externally funded programs spanning systems neuropharmacology & neurophysiology, ion channel and receptor pharmacology, neuromodulation, cellular signaling, and mechanisms of synaptic and circuit plasticity. Faculty in the department recruit graduate students from both the Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology & Physiology and Georgetown's Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience.
The Department provides a dynamic, interactive, and supportive environment, with extensive opportunities for collaboration across the Georgetown University Medical Center, including the Center for Child Development, the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and numerous basic, translational, and clinical programs.
The projected salary range for this position is $146,082 - $290,841, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
Questions about the online application should be directed to Sarah Kenlon, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology (sk2504@georgetown.edu). Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Gerard Ahern, Professor & Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology (gpa3@georgetown.edu) or Patrick Forcelli (paf22@georgetown.edu), Professor & Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and demonstrate:
• A strong record of scholarly achievement, including high-impact publications;
• A sustained and substantial history of research funding;
• A robust and visionary research program that strengthens or complements departmental expertise;
• Commitment to teaching medical and graduate students;
• Experience mentoring trainees at multiple stages, including Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows;
• A record of leadership, collaboration, and service appropriate to rank.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following through Interfolio:
• Cover letter
• Research statement describing prior work and future directions
• Teaching statement
• Curriculum vitae with publications (preferably with electronic links) and funding history