Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Psychology         ·       Baton Rouge, LA        ·        Full time

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 09/29/2022
Category: Psychology

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Psychology
Louisiana State University

The Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University invites applicants for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience beginning Fall 2023. This appointment will be full-time (nine-month). Candidates with the potential to strengthen our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are highly desirable.

Duties will include graduate and undergraduate teaching in neuroscience, maintaining an active research agenda with regular publications and the pursuit of external funding, publishing in top-tier journals in a related area of research, presenting research at conferences and professional meetings, supervising student research, and participating in departmental, college, and University service activities commensurate with rank. Access to technology to support research in neuropsychology and neuroscience (e.g., EEG/ERP and fMRI) are available in the department and through collaboration with a nearby institution within the LSU System, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. There is also access to computational support, collaboration, and the potential for joint appointment with LSU’s Center for Computation & Technology (CCT). CCT is an interdisciplinary research center that advances computational sciences and has advanced cyberinfrastructure to enable computational research.

Please contact committee chair, Dr. Melissa Beck (mbeck@lsu.edu), with questions. More information about the Cognitive and Brain Science program at LSU can be found at: https://www.lsu.edu/hss/psychology/grad/prospective-student/areas-of-specialization/cbs.php

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience and a research program that uses neuroscience approaches to study human cognition. ABD candidates who will finish by the time of the appointment will be considered. Must have a sufficient research record to demonstrate the potential to develop a nationally recognized program and attract research funding.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with strengths in computational modeling/methods and/or fMRI are particularly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. LSU and the Department of Psychology are firmly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; thus, women and those from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; sick leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.

Louisiana State University is one of the nation’s premier public land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, and is recognized as a “Very High Research Activity (R1) institution” under the Carnegie Classification system. LSU maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second largest city in Louisiana, which enjoys a thriving and diverse community.

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Application materials, including vita, cover letter, description of research program (Other Document

• sample of scholarly writing (Other Document
• evidence of teaching excellence (Other Document
• and statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (Other Document
• should be attached to the electronic application.
• A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed (preferred) to Dr. Melissa Beck mbeck@lsu.edu or sent by postal mail to Dr. Melissa Beck, 236 Audubon Hall, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. 

Posting Date: September 27, 2022 

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): 

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. Therefore, LSU is firmly committed to an environment that affords respect to all members of our community. We will work to eliminate barriers that any members of our community experience.

To make LSU a place where that can happen, we must recognize and reflect on the inglorious aspects of our history. We now acknowledge the need to confront the ways racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, LGBTQ+ phobia, intolerance based on religion or on national origin, and all forms of bias and exploitation have shaped our everyday lives.

We accept personal and professional responsibility to eliminate bias and oppression wherever they are found. We understand our obligation to speak up when we see bias whether it be in our teaching, study, or daily work. Our community will educate themselves proactively and continuously about how to intervene and bring bias to the attention of others with commitment and compassion.

We will hold ourselves accountable for our actions and inactions, and for maintaining intentional, measurable, and meaningful efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including through ongoing evaluation of our policies, practices, and procedures.

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