Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Associate Professor or Full Professor. We seek outstanding scientists whose research centers on human cognition using invasive and/or non-invasive neuromodulation (e.g. DBS SEEG/ECoG TMS/tDCS FUS) and electrophysiology (e.g. intracranial EEG/MEG) or neuroimaging with strong quantitative/computational approaches.

Focus Areas (cognitive human neuromodulation psychiatric and neurological neuromodulation)

We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances mechanistic understanding and treatment of cognitive dysfunction. Example domains include:

Executive control (cognitive control conflict monitoring inhibitory control task switching working memory)

Learning & decision-making (reinforcement learning valuation risk/loss aversion habit/goal-directed control credit assignment)

Attention & arousal (vigilance selective/sustained attention cognitive fatigue mind-wandering)

Memory systems (episodic/semantic encodingretrieval dynamics consolidation sleepmemory interactions)

Language & higher cognition (speech/language social cognition metacognition)

Affectivecognitive interactions (motivation apathy reward sensitivity affective bias)

Translational goals that align with campus strengths is welcome e.g. Parkinsons disease and movement disorders (DBS) epilepsy (SEEG/ECoG mapping) OCD/depression (DBS/TMS) Tourette/dystonia TBI/stroke MCI/Alzheimers addiction and anxiety/PTSD with emphasis on cognitive endpoints biomarkers and closed-loop strategies.

Ideal candidates have an interest in investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive affective or decision processes in humans through carefully designed behavioral tasks rigorous signal processing and computational modeling. We especially encourage applicants whose work complements and extend our strengths in neurosurgery neurology psychiatry biomedical engineering and imaging and who will engage in collaborative team science across the Anschutz Medical Campus. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous externally funded research program and to participate in professional and graduate teaching.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

Ideal candidates have an interest in investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive affective or decision processes in humans through carefully designed behavioral tasks rigorous signal processing and computational modeling. We especially encourage applicants whose work complements and extend our strengths in neurosurgery neurology psychiatry biomedical engineering and imaging and who will engage in collaborative team science across the Anschutz Medical Campus. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous externally funded research program and to participate in professional and graduate teaching.

Appointees will join a vibrant and growing Department under the new leadership of Dr. Peter Fecci hired as Chair in January 2025 and Research Vice Chair Dr. Cristin Welle. Neuromodulation will be a primary pillar of the department. The department currently features several cutting edge projects within neuromodulation including restorative applications of vagal nerve stimulation brain computer interface investigations into repairing human cognitive or sensory-motor functions adaptive deep brain stimulation in movement disorders exploring cognitive behavioral functions in the context of the epilepsy monitoring unit with both single neuron and local field potentials exploration of cognitive function using Neuropixels in human and psychiatric deep brain stimulation. Extra-departmental interactions span clinical and basic departments/programs including Physiology and Biophysics Neurology Psychiatry Bioengineering and Computational Biosciences.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized asAssistant Professor Associate Professor or Full Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• Ph.D. degree with specialty in Computational Neuroscience/Physiology/Biophysics Cognitive Neuroscience Human Neuromodulation or closely related field
• Preferred three years of post-doctoral research experience
• A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
• A well-developed plan for independent research and funding

Associate Professor:

• Ph.D. degree with specialty in Computational Neuroscience/Physiology/Biophysics Cognitive Neuroscience Human Neuromodulation or closely related field
• Five years at Assistant Professor or equivalent research scientist rank
• A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
• A well-developed plan for continued independent research and funding

Full Professor:

• Ph.D. degree with specialty in Computational Neuroscience/Physiology/Biophysics Cognitive Neuroscience Human Neuromodulation or closely related field
• Five years at Associate Professor or equivalent research scientist rank
• A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
• A well-developed plan for continued independent research and funding

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Liz Seelenfreund

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection the posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $105000-$130000

Associate Professor: $125000-$150000

Professor: $145000-$180000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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