THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
- AMHERST invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in BEHAVIORAL
NEUROSCIENCE at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning Fall 2009. We
will consider outstanding applicants in any area of Behavioral Neuroscience, although
researchers in stress and in synaptic plasticity (including neural mechanisms of learning
and memory) are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an excellent
record of research, clear potential to obtain support for an active research program, and
strong teaching skills. The successful applicant will interact with a highly visible group of
neuroendocrinologists working on rodent and primate models, as well as with other
strong groups in the Psychology Department
(http://euryale.sbs.umass.edu/PsychWeb/index.html), Neuroscience and Behavior
Graduate Program (www.umass.edu/neuro) and the Center for Neuroendocrine Studies
(www.umass.edu/cns). Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications.
Applicants should send a vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, reprints of
recent publications, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Behavioral
Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. The search committee will begin reviewing
applications on November 14, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Hiring
is contingent upon the availability of funds. The University of Massachusetts is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority
groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
