[Comp-neuro] Cognitive Neuroscience Faculty Position

FACULTY POSITION

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

The Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, and the Department of Psychology, at Florida Atlantic University invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cognitive neuroscience at the Assistant Professor level.  Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an explicitly multidisciplinary setting and interact with cognitive and behavioral neuroscientists in the Center and Department whose research spans human, animal, and computational models. Ideal candidates will have a strong program in one or more of the following areas: object recognition, attention, memory, language, cognitive control.

 

Applicants Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, or a related discipline, an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program, and strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Active grant funding and/or a successful history of grant support are desirable. An approach that combines experimental (e.g. EEG, ERPs, or TMS, and/or neuroimaging) and computational (e.g. network modeling, graph-theoretic analysis) components is desirable. 

 

Special Instructions to applicants:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

 

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://jobs.fau.edu) by completing the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application and submitting the related documents.

 

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. In addition to completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, sample publications, and letters from three references.

 

Confidential letters may be sent by email to the Search Committee Chair at bressler@fau.edu. All other application materials must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.fau.edu.

 

Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts). The evaluation should be scanned and electronically attached to one's application as with other US-based transcripts. 

 

Prior to appointment, the candidate must submit official, sealed transcripts from all institutions where graduate coursework was attempted, whether or not a degree was obtained, as well as an original NACES evaluation, if applicable. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to you as the student.

 

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.