21 Feb Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience in Penn Neurosurgery
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience in Penn Neurosurgery
University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine – Neurosurgery
Locations: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Dec 19, 2022
Deadline: Dec 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of computational neuroscience, broadly defined, who will develop theories of neural processing and computation (expertise in the relationship between natural and artificial intelligence is also desirable). The ideal candidate will bring computational and theoretical advances to bear on experimental data collected in humans and animal models, including non-human primates; techniques used by experimentalists in Penn Neurosurgery include intracranial electrical recording and stimulation and a variety of imaging modalities. The position will include an appointment to Penn’s Computational Neuroscience Initiative (CNI), a long-standing program bridging scientists in the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering to promote interdisciplinary, quantitative approaches to the study of the brain and mind. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Teaching responsibilities may include the opportunity to mentor exceptional graduate and medical trainees with interests in neuroscience, bioengineering, physics, computer science and related fields.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing an independent, externally funded research program and collaborating with scientists in Penn Neurosurgery and the CNI.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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