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Assistant Professor of Neuroscience for fall 2023

Employer: Department of Psychology, Queens College, CUNY
Location: New York City, New York
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: Oct 18, 2022
Apply: Apply on website

The Psychology Department at Queens College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience for fall 2023:
POSITION
We seek applicants in any area of neuroscience and are particularly interested in candidates who are engaged in computational neuroscience and/or use animal models with molecular, neuroinformatics/bioinformatics, physiological, systems-level, or behavioral techniques and analyses. The successful candidate will have a record of, or strong potential for, external funding and experience teaching. We seek a faculty member who will contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate, Master’s and doctoral levels and be actively engaged in committees and departmental administration.

Queens College, part of the City University of New York, has vibrant areas of research excellence in basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience, with strong clusters in behavioral neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology. Our interactive, collaborative neuroscience group includes faculty in Biology and Psychology at Queens College, the CUNY Graduate Center, and the Advanced Science Research Center, as well as researchers across CUNY campuses. The applicant will also have access to on-campus core facilities and can apply for access to the Advanced Science Research Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Ph.D. degree in area of experience, demonstrated scholarship, the ability to teach successfully, and interest in contributing to the administrative functions of the department and institution.

Other Qualifications: Applicants should have an active research program in either basic or translational research at any level of investigation, with a strong record of scholarly publications. Potential for obtaining external funding is essential. Postdoctoral research experience is strongly encouraged. We seek an individual with a strong commitment and ability to work with diverse student populations.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

– Go to www.cuny.edu and click on “About”, “Employment”
– Click “Search all postings”
– Search by Job Opening ID number (24760)
– Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to register and apply

Applicants must upload the following files in any of the following formats:  .doc, .docx, or .pdf:

1) concise cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research including major achievements and goals for a research program at Queens College (< 3 pages), 4) teaching and mentoring experience and interests, including contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Summaries of teaching evaluations are welcome.

Applicants should arrange to have up to 3 letters of reference sent to Neurojob2022@QC.cuny.edu as a .pdf document on letterhead with signature.

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2022 and continue until position is filled.  Note: Please use a simple name for the document that you upload, for example:  JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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