Job Information
MIAMI UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience in Oxford, Ohio
*Job Title: *Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience
*Department: *Psychology Department
*Worker Type: *Regular
*Pay Type: *Salary
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
*Benefit Eligible: *Yes
*Screening Date: *2024-10-21
Job Description Summary
The Department of Psychology at Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor.
Job Description
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience, a strong research and publication record, a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate training, and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biopsychology/neuroscience; advise graduate and undergraduate students; and perform university and professional service. Engagement in both research and innovative teaching are highly valued in our department and university. Research interests should focus on examining the neurobiology of behavior at the molecular, cellular, and/or systems levels using animal models. We seek candidates with specialization in any area of behavioral neuroscience including those whose work incorporates approaches targeting neural, immune, and/or endocrine interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate trainees with potential for external funding. Miami University has a modern Psychology building, state-of-the-art animal research facilities, and a strong collaborative environment for neuroscience researchers through the Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, including an interdisciplinary co-major and minor in Neuroscience (miamioh.edu/neuro).
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Ph.D. in Biopsychology, Neuroscience or closely related fields by date of appointment.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-4 representative publications/pre-prints (upload as "writing sample"), teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (recommended 3 pages) and research statement (recommended 3 pages)
Special Instructions (if applicable)
Application inquiries can be addressed to Jennifer Quinn (quinnjj@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications will begin October 21st, and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
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