Faculty Position in Computational Neuroscience

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Neuroscience

Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Open Date: Jul 10, 2023

Deadline: Sep 01, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking to fill a faculty position in the area of COMPUTATIONAL/THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE. Of particular interest to this search are candidates with expertise in computational and theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research achievement and an innovative research program. They will join a highly interactive and collaborative neuroscience group working on neural circuits, neural development, neurogenetics, theoretical and computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, synaptic function, brain disorders, rodent cognition, perception, and social behavior. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates at all career stages will be considered.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. Located on the North Shore of Long Island 30 miles from New York City, the Laboratory has a rich and successful research environment rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as an innovative graduate school that attracts talented students each year. CSHL is committed to fostering a diverse work environment that values best practices in mentorship, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will be expected to establish productive research programs while mentoring diverse groups of students and postdocs. Applications are strongly encouraged from groups historically underrepresented in science, including women and U.S. racial/ethnic minority populations.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, description of research accomplishments, statement of future research plans, statement of diversity and mentoring, and a completed application form via: https://apply.interfolio.com/127947 Position ID 119074. The statement of diversity and mentoring should describe a candidate’s mentoring philosophy, contributions to equity and inclusion in science, and prior training (as applicable) in mentoring, academic management/leadership, and antidiscrimination/antiracism. Contact information only for three references will be required; the reference letters will be requested separately by CSHL. We will consider applications on a rolling basis beginning July 10, 2023, and deadline for applications is September 1, 2023.

Inquiries regarding the search should be directed to: CSHLfacultyjobs@cshl.edu

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor  

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