Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience for a tenure-track position. This role involves developing a nationally recognized research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in collaborative research across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in nutrition or a related field, with a strong emphasis on research productivity and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prestigious institution's mission of advancing knowledge and education in the field of nutritional sciences.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• Demonstrated research productivity in nutritional neuroscience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized research program in nutritional neuroscience.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition.

Skills

Research Productivity

Written Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree in Nutrition or Related Field

Post-Doctoral Research Experience

Job description

Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2154P
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience
Department: FACS-Nutritional Sciences

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

Position Details

Position Information:
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
FLSA: Faculty
Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree (upon appointment) in nutrition or a related scientific field.

Position Summary

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience (45% Research, 50% Teaching, 5% Service), 9-month academic year tenure-track appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop a nationally recognized and externally-funded program in the area of nutritional neuroscience.
• Direct and support research programs of PhD and MS-level students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition.
• Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research with faculty in Nutritional Sciences, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and other UGA departments/colleges.
• Contribute to activities that serve the department, college, university, the public and the profession.

Additional Requirements

To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor, the applicant must hold an earned doctoral degree (upon appointment) in nutrition or a related scientific field. The applicant must have an academic background and have demonstrated research productivity in the area of nutritional neuroscience. The applicant should have demonstrated scholarly competence and research productivity, or the potential for such, and show evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Candidates with at least two years of post-doctoral research experience and evidence of preparation and submission of external research grants are preferred.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents: