New Position for Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA invites applications for a full time (9-mo) Assistant Professor (tenure track) in BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. The position starts in August 2012. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required. We invite applications from individuals working in any area of Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience, who can interface with existing focuses within the Psychology Department, McKnight Brain Institute, and other resources across campus. Those focuses include (but are not limited to) studies of the neurobiology of drug addiction, learning and memory, aging, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other research areas that have translational implications. Applicants should provide evidence of outstanding research, with strong potential for extramural funding. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women, and individuals from other under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida’s Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests/plans, statement of teaching interests/philosophy that includes a description of the commitment to diversity in mentoring, up to four reprints or pre-prints, and three letters of recommendation to psysrch@grove.ufl.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
