Assistant Professor (Behavioral Neuroscience)

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Assistant Professor for the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, focusing on behavioral neuroscience. This tenure-track position emphasizes collaboration and innovative research methods, aiming to understand animal behaviors through various approaches. Applicants must hold a PhD and show commitment to diversity within an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant postdoctoral experience required.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion valued.
• Experience with in vivo systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in behavioral neuroscience.
• Collaborate within a vibrant community of researchers.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Innovative research methods

Behavioral neuroscience

Computational approaches

Education

PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related field

Job description

Salary: $110,000- $144,500

Status: Full Time

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 ([e-mail]) 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.

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.