Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience | Miami University - Military Veterans

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychology at Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor.

Job Description

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience, a strong research and publication record, a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate training, and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biopsychology/neuroscience; advise graduate and undergraduate students; and perform university and professional service. Engagement in both research and innovative teaching are highly valued in our department and university. Research interests should focus on examining the neurobiology of behavior at the molecular, cellular, and/or systems levels using animal models. We seek candidates with specialization in any area of behavioral neuroscience including those whose work incorporates approaches targeting neural, immune, and/or endocrine interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate trainees with potential for external funding. Miami University has a modern Psychology building, state-of-the-art animal research facilities, and a strong collaborative environment for neuroscience researchers through the Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, including an interdisciplinary co-major and minor in Neuroscience (miamioh.edu/neuro).

Additional Information

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  Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Biopsychology, Neuroscience or closely related fields by date of appointment.

Required Application Documents

cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-4 representative publications/pre-prints (upload as “writing sample”), teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (recommended 3 pages) and research statement (recommended 3 pages)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Application inquiries can be addressed to Anna Radke (ARadke@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications will begin October 21st, and will continue until the position is filled.