Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

Tucson, AZ, United States           ·            Full time

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NEUROSCIENCE

Posting Number:                                                    req17415

Department:                                                           Neuroscience

Department Website Link:                              https://neurosci.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality:                                      

Location:                                                                   Main Campus

Address:                                                                    Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights          

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are especially interested in candidates who will complement and expand our strengths in the analysis of neural circuits, computational neuroscience and/or informatics.

Successful candidates will share our commitment to cutting-edge neuroscience research and graduate/undergraduate education, will have a research agenda with a high potential to attract extramural funding, and will teach courses within the Neuroscience undergraduate curriculum, including an upper-level course in their area of expertise.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities             

• The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment (60-30-10, Research-Teaching-Service) at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, within the College of Science.
• The successful candidate will create a research environment that is inclusive, supportive, and intellectually challenging for all levels of trainees (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral). The candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, application of effective and inclusive teaching strategies at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and will be expected to contribute more broadly to College and University strategic goals.
• We seek an enthusiastic educator who will teach and potentially develop courses that contribute to our B.S. program in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science (NSCS). Diversity of thought, background, and experience powers our culture of innovation, success, and life-changing discovery. We welcome candidates who have the ability to work effectively within a broadly diverse community of students, scholars, and community stakeholders.
• The position offers a competitive salary, startup package, and excellent resources for research. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience necessary to develop a strong extramurally funded research program in neuroscience. Strong candidates will target research questions that can be funded by diverse funding agencies, including NIH, NSF, and/or DoD. The candidates are expected to develop collaborations within the department and across campus.
• The University of Arizona is a land-grant institution and Research University with a high research activity located in Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona’s research and development expenditures ranked in the top 4% of all U.S. universities, with $761 million in total research activity in fiscal year 2020, according to data by the National Science Foundation. The University of Arizona is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the first of Arizona’s three state universities to be so designated and one of 133 four-year public HSIs. As one of the few HSI Research I institutions in the nation affiliated with the Association of American Universities, we aim to lead in quality faculty hiring, externally funded research, and evidence-based teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in neuroscience or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Record of peer-reviewed original research publications in recognized scientific journals, including at least one postdoctoral publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in applying data science techniques to biological problems, which could include artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, multi-dimensional imaging, or other methods.
• Demonstrated history of securing extramural funds.
• Experience in inclusive instructional development and delivery for diverse audiences.

Rank:                                                                          Assistant Professor

Tenure Information:                                             Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA:                                                                           Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:                                             Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:            40

Job FTE:                                                                      1.0

Work Calendar:                                                      Academic

Job Category:                                                          Faculty

Benefits Eligible:                                                     Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:                                                              $100,000 – $105,000

Compensation Type:                                            salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:      Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:                                          1

Target Hire Date:                                                   8/1/2024

Expected End Date:                                              

Contact Information for Candidates:             Konrad Zinsmaier, PhD – kez4@arizona.edu

Open Date:                                                               9/1/2023

Open Until Filled:                                                   Yes

Documents Needed to Apply                         

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant                   

Please attach a research statement detailing experience, interests, and future plans (max. 3 pages); a statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and experience (max. 1 page); and a list of 3 references to contact for recommendation.

Diversity Statement                                           

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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