Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences - Military Veterans

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About the Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences is a collaborative research community with foci in Sensory Biology and Behavior (SBB), Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Physiology (MBGP), and Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation (EEC). This position will interact with and compliment the department clusters, and within the university interactions and interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences (e.g., Psychology's Center for Cognition, Action, Perception research and Chemistry's Sensor research group), the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and the College of Medicine (e.g., Gardner Neuroscience Institute). Further opportunities for connection and collaboration exist through interdisciplinary entities such as the Institute for Research in Sensing and the Research 2030 initiative.

The University of Cincinnati is a 200-year-old public RI research university that strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse faculty. UC is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Cincinnati is a major urban center offering a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Job Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience with research areas including but not limited to: modeling and development of methods for the analysis of nervous system function; computation of the function of sensory systems and their interactions; theoretical analysis of behavior at the level of neurons; modeling of neural circuits underlying behavior; robotics; as well as use of big data, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence.

Essential Functions

• Developing and maintaining an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in the applicant's area of expertise in the field of computational neuroscience.
• Teaching existing and/or developing new courses in areas such as but not limited to: neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Supervising MS and PhD student workers, which includes ensuring progress in worker's research and development of dissertation projects.
• Participate in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession including but not limited to serving on committees, contributing to the development of novel biology-related programs, and peer review for journals.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:
• A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field
• One year of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.

Application Process

• Please combine all files into a single PDF document for submission with your application and assemble the document in the following order:

(1) a cover letter,

(2) curriculum vitae,

(3) statement of research interests,

(4) statement of teaching philosophy,

(5) names and contact information for three references (ready to submit a letter within 2 weeks of being requested), and

(6) UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who works to bring out the best in our students, faculty and staff to collaborate, create, innovate and compete in a global society. We are seeking individuals who want to be a part of a dynamic team. Hence, a completed application must include a statement on how you define team and what makes a team function successfully

• Applicants should use the Additional Documents feature to make sure all required attachments are included.

• Applicants must ensure that letters of reference are forwarded if requested.

• Official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hiring.

Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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