Assistant Professor (Behavioral Neuroscience)

Description

 

As part of a strategic investment in a transformative expansion of the faculty of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) at the Johns Hopkins University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in behavioral neuroscience. We welcome researchers who employ innovative approaches to understand the neural underpinnings of animal behaviors. Preference will be given to applicants and to research programs involving in vivo systems and behavioral neuroscience, coupled with computational approaches.  

Within the highly collaborative environment of the Johns Hopkins University, PBS represents a vibrant community of researchers investigating the mind and the brain.  We enjoy rich interactions with neuroscientists in the Departments of Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, the Mind/Brain Institute, Neuroscience, Neurology and Otolaryngology.  PBS has a strong commitment to diversity in backgrounds, questions and approaches, and fosters a highly inclusive environment.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Shreesh Mysore (mysore@jhu.edu) with questions about this search. 

This search is a part of a larger departmental hiring effort that includes concurrent searches for faculty positions in human cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology.

Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.  The University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.  Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

The offered compensation will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and qualifications, discipline, other work experience, and other factors as reasonably determined by Johns Hopkins University.

Qualifications

Requirements to hold this position are a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or a related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience.

Application Instructions

 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three representative publications. Three letters of reference are also required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.  The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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