Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
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Job Description
Virginia Tech (VT) invites applications for tenure track faculty positions in theSchool of Neuroscienceat theAssistant Professorlevel. We are seeking a candidate that will apply innovative approaches to computational neuroscience neural engineering cellular molecular or systems neuroscience particularly with a focus on neurodegenerative disease that will complement the expertise of the primary faculty members who have joined the School of Neuroscience since 2015 . Successful candidates will establish a competitive research program that can attract extramural funding from a wide variety of funding agencies. Competitive salary space and startup packages will be provided.
Established in 2015 the School of Neuroscience is a collaborative academic research environment with 26 primary research an instructional faculty and over 50 affiliate neuroscience faculty a thriving Neuroscience Ph.D. program and over 800 undergraduate neuroscience majors. Using organisms from flies to humans the School of Neuroscience faculty explore how the brain develops and ages how neurons and glia interreact with one another to create functional circuits and how these circuits create or modulate behavior such as learning decisionmaking and sleep. Our researchers are looking at these questions in the healthy brain in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism in psychiatric disease in neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease in drug abuse and in brain injury.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit 1 Cover Letter 2 Curriculum Vitae 3 a Statement of Research 4 Teaching Philosophy 5 a Diversity Statement and 6 contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted through the universitys online application system. For more information contact the Department Chair Dr. Michelle Olsen
Required qualifications
1 Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with postdoctoral experience
2 peerreviewed publications in highimpact neuroscience journals
3 a vision to establish an independent research program with a high likelihood to be competitive for extramural grant support;
4 demonstrated experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary research;
4 vision creativity and leadership skills;
5 a willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries;
6 a desire to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level with a commitment to pedagogical approaches.
7 excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey complex neuroscience concepts to diverse audiences.
Preferred qualifications
Preference will given to candidates with research programs that integrate and complement existing research programs in the School of Neuroscience and relate to programmatic needs of our undergraduate and graduate curricula. Existing grant support while a good indicator for future funding potential is not required.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
9/25/2024; Ongoing Until Filled
Additional Information
Women minorities individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The university is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds are welcomed.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
This position will require some travel to conferences/meetings and other universities.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full Time
