ELSC Tenure Track Position

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 17^th, 2026. Later applications of outstanding candidates may be considered pending position availability.

For questions about deadlines and delayed submission please contact brain@elsc.huji.ac.il. 

​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 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

 

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 (see format guidelines) Links to 3 representative publications 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 17^th, 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.

 

For more information, please contact us at brain@elsc.huji.ac.il

or by phone at +972-2-658-6085