Tenure Track Position at
the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences
2022-23
Application Deadline: September 30, 2022
A tenure track position is now open at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. We are looking for excellent early-career scientists with a strong interest in establishing active, innovative, and interdisciplinary research programs in neuroscience.
We at ELSC provide a thriving interface between theoretical and experimental neuroscience across all levels, and build on the Hebrew University‘s record of excellence and innovation in our multidisciplinary approach to brain science.
We offer:
• State-of-the-art research facilities
• State-of-the-art, custom-built laboratories
• A top-ranking, interdisciplinary Ph.D. program
• An outstanding academic milieu
• Competitive start-up funding
This position is open to scientists specializing in any of the following areas:
1. Theoretical and computational neuroscience
2. Cognitive neuroscience
3. Systems neuroscience
4. Molecular neuroscience
We especially encourage researchers specializing in cognitive or computational neuroscience to apply.
HUJI supports greater equality, stronger diversity, and the increased representation of women in the sciences.
Application submission
Applicants should follow the detailed instructions on the Submission page. The following items should be included:
A. A completed CV form
B. A scientific statement with the following documents:
• A letter of intent (maximum 1 page)
• An outline of future research and scientific vision (maximum 3 pages)
• A list of publications (format guidelines)
• Copies of 3 representative publications (as PDFs)
C. Letters of recommendation from the Ph.D. advisor and the postdoctoral host. (These letters should be sent directly to ELSC, according to the instructions).
Important dates
Application deadline: September 30
On November 28-December 1, 2022, select candidates will present their work in person to the neuroscience community of the Hebrew University, and will meet with members of ELSC recruitment committee.
On January 18-19, 2022, select candidates will present their work to the ELSC international steering committee.
For more information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or by phone at +972-2-658-5927