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I'm not sure if it is acceptable to post open positions here, but our department is currently seeking to fill an Assistant Professor position and we would be grateful if you could share this information with the Freesurfer community. Thanks in advance!
The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience. The level will be determined by the Department and will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research includes advanced techniques in neuroimaging and/or computational approaches. The candidate’s area of research should complement the strengths of the department in visual and multisensory processing. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate teaching. Competitive startup funds are available.
Required Qualifications PhD in Neuroscience or related field; postdoctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications A strong publication record; potential for strong teaching skills; expertise that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; the potential to develop a nationally-competitive research program.
Compensation Grade Assistant Professor -- Rank II Associate Professor -- Rank III
Total Compensation The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Program
Department Information The department contributes to both the undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary training programs in Neuroscience (approximately 440 undergraduates and 35 doctoral students). The department has 32 tenure-ladder faculty, four teaching faculty, and a corps of administrative staff; it is home to the Psychology major (900 students) and graduate programs in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Behavior Analysis, and Clinical Psychology (120 students across three programs). A wide array of resources for neuroimaging is provided through the Center for Integrative Neuroscience (an NIH COBRE award), including 3T fMRI, high-density EEG, fNIRS, and Adaptive Optics. The Center also houses a research core supporting applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality, and a core for Cellular and Molecular Imaging including confocal and 2-photon microscopy. Reno is located next to the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, and has been rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.
Contact Information Sharee Williams at (775) 682-8795 or shareew@unr.edu
Required Attachment(s) Please attach the following documents to your application. 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact information for five professional references 4) Statement of Research and Teaching Interests 5) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying
Best, Stephanie Otto Doctoral Candidate, Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program Department of Psychology, MSS 414/MS0296 University of Nevada, Reno sotto@nevada.unr.edu