Assistant Professor (Cognitive or Behavioral Neuroscience)
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 21, 2020
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Job Title Assistant Professor (Cognitive or Behavioral Neuroscience) Posting Number P1793F
Job Description Summary
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor beginning Fall semester, August 16, 2021.
Candidates are expected to maintain a strong independent research program, with potential for extramural funding. Candidates will also contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students, including teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have an independent research program in cognitive or behavioral neuroscience, broadly defined, with preference for candidates whose programs are extramurally funded and complement existing strengths in the Department of Psychological Sciences (e.g., autism, clinical neuroscience, cognitive and affective neuroscience, comparative cognition, developmental disabilities, environmental health, language processing, learning and conditioning, and psychopharmacology). Auburn University has state-of-the-art resources for human- and nonhuman model neuroscience research, including 7T neuroimaging and strong research ties with local military and community organizations. A strong record that includes publications, teaching experience, and potential for external funding is required. Candidates with the potential to strengthen our commitment to diversity and inclusion are highly desirable. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered but must have their Ph.D. by the appointment date.
Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants
Include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of research; statement of teaching interests; statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activities and/or service; representative reprints; transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references.
Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2020 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Department of Psychological Sciences: http://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychology. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jen Robinson at jrobinson@auburn.edu.
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