faculty position in neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in neuroscience to begin August 2015. The applicant’s specific research area within neuroscience is open. The ideal candidate would have a research program that includes computational modeling and/or advanced quantitative analysis of neurobiological data that can add to the department’s existing neuroscience focus. Candidates whose research would overlap with established and emerging research programs in Las Vegas investigating neurodegenerative disorders or autism spectrum disorders would be a plus; however, all candidates with a strong neuroscience research background will be considered. The successful applicant would be expected to add to the department’s growing neuroscience program by teaching graduate and undergraduate courses as well as mentoring student research. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field (postdoctoral experience preferred), and must have evidence of strong scholarly work and the potential for extramural funding.

Initial reviews will begin December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Full details about the position, including instructions for the on-line application process, are posted at the departmental website, http://psychology.unlv.edu, and at UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. Materials should be addressed to Jefferson Kinney, Search Committee Chair, at the on-line application address. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@xxxxxxxx. UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. The university and the department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and we strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.