Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Neuroscience) - Multiple Positions

Department

Department of Biological Science | Florida State University College of Arts and Science

Responsibilities

The Department of Biological Science at Florida State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Neuroscience. These positions offer the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive community within the Department, and the broader, multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience , Molecular Biophysics , and Cell and Molecular Biology . Our collaborative environment is designed to foster the development of an outstanding research program in neuroscience while contributing to the education and mentorship of the next generation of scientific leaders. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus in the following two categories:

Chemosensory/Systems Neuroscience with a focus on investigating chemosensory processes, ingestive behavior, neural circuitry, or gut-brain interactions in vertebrates or other model organisms. Preferred expertise in advanced techniques such as large-scale neural recording (e.g., electrophysiology, imaging), and/or behavioral assays with neural manipulation (to link neural circuits to behavior) is highly desirable. We are seeking collaborative preceptors to join our longstanding (30+ years) NIH Chemosensory Training Program .

Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience focusing on synaptic structure, gene regulation, stem cells, or disease mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in investigating neural circuits, glia biology, neuroimmunology, development, cellular, and/or molecular functions and utilize advanced, cutting-edge in vitro and/or in vivo techniques. We are seeking new colleagues that would complement existing specialties in epigenetics, development, drug addiction, circadian biology, and aging.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral training, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring, with clear potential or proven record for securing extramural funding to support an innovative research program.

Other Information

The Florida State University is a Research Intensive, Carnegie I Institute uniquely balanced in the Arts & Sciences. The College has initiated a new undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and has accelerated commitment to Chemosensory Training to include new faculty, a creative scholar-in-place internship program for postdoctoral scholars, and professional development targeted for our PhD trainees. The Department of Biological Science is an interactive group with more than 40 tenure-track faculty members with expertise in neuroscience, sensory systems, developmental genetics, epigenetics, chromosome biology, evolution, behavioral ecology, conservation biology, genomics, structural biology, and virology.

The Department is committed to the success of our faculty with engaged mentoring and significant resources. Researchers have access to excellent and fully-staffed departmental and university research facilities that include an imaging facility with a Titan Krios electron microscope, confocal imaging, light sheet microscopy, BSL2 facilities, molecular cloning and hybridoma facilities, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics instrumentation, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry facilities, electronics, and fabrication machine shop, and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

Contact Info

Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Debra Ann Fadool: neuro.search@bio.fsu.edu .

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include:

Cover letter (specifying job category)
Curriculum vitae
Two- to three-page research statement that briefly summarizes your significant research accomplishments and describes your future research plans,
Two- to three-page teaching, mentoring, and service statement addressing the experience and philosophy of service to the Department, University, discipline, and the broader community.
Names and contact information for 3-4 reference letters. Letter writers will only be contacted for short-listed applicants.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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