Faculty Position in Developmental and Regenerative Neurobiology - Northeastern University
Northeastern University has a tenure-track faculty position opening in the area of Developmental and Regenerative Neurobiology, as described in the published advertisement shown below. Because much work in this area is being done in zebrafish, researchers using such model organisms are welcome to apply.
This is part of a cluster of hires in Biology and this specific position is titled: Assistant / Associate Professor in Biology. Apply through the College of Science listing by clicking the "Faculty Positions" button at:http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/
Review of applications begins on November 1st.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Department: Biology
Requisition Number: 114224
Position Number: 00013001
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Date Posted: 15-SEP-11
Responsibilities
The Department of Biology at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Developmental Neurobiology or Regenerative Biology. Specific areas of interest are either adult stem cells and their role in behavioral plasticity and/or tissue regeneration; or development of axons and/or axonal regeneration. Although appointment at the assistant professor level is preferred, applications at the associate professor level will be considered for candidates with a particularly strong track record. The anticipated start date is Fall 2012. A competitive startup package will be provided. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting an independent, externally funded research program. The department has 33 full-time faculty members and administers programs in biology, biochemistry, and behavioral neuroscience for 1,200 undergraduates. It hosts 150 students in the Ph.D., Master's, and Professional Master's programs.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a doctorate and at least two years of post-doctoral experience in biology or a related field, and a strong record of publications and potential for external research funding.
Additional Information
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of three references. Letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the search, the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Günther K.H. Zupanc, can be contacted at (617) 373-2260.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
How To Apply
To apply, visit Careers at Northeastern at:
https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL
Click on Faculty Positions and search for the current position under the College of Science. You can also apply by visiting the College of Science website at: *http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/* and clicking on the Faculty Positions button. If you need assistance or experience technical difficulties, please contact the Northeastern University HR/Payroll Service Center at 617-373-2230.