Tenure Track Position at The Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences 2026-27

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 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. Application deadline is September 17th, 2026. Later applications of outstanding candidates may be considered pending position availability.

For questions about deadlines and delayed submission please contact [email protected]. 

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

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem supports greater equality, stronger diversity, and the increased representation of women in the sciences.

This position is open to scientists who are studying brain mechanisms across the spectrum from health to disease. Candidates in the fields of computational and/or, cognitive neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply

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 (see format guidelines)
• Links to 3 representative publications

C. Letters of recommendation:
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 17th, 2026.

Selected candidates will be invited to present their work in person to the neuroscience community of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, and will meet with members of ELSC’s recruitment committee.
Final decision process will include online interview by an international committee of world-renowned scientists.
We invite visionary neuroscientists to apply and share their boldest ideas with our exceptional scientific community.

For more information, please contact us at
📧 [email protected]
📞 +972-2-658-6085
elsc.huji.ac.il/opportunities/faculty