Rutgers University Behavioral Neuroscience Position- Asst Professor

Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Neural Basis of Psychopathology

The Program in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ, invites applications for an Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the neural basis of psychopathology. Individuals whose scientific programs include state of the art methodology (including but not limited to molecular, genetic, or electrophysiological approaches) in human subjects and/or animal models are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2015 in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field, with a strong record of research and publication and potential for extramural funding. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active, extramurally-funded research program and also to teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. Rutgers University-New Brunswick, is located in central New Jersey between New York City, Princeton, NJ, and Philadelphia. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to recruit4@rci.rutgers.edu. Applicants should submit a CV, personal statement of research aims and teaching philosophy, representative reprints and 3 letters of recommendation to http://apply.interfolio.com/26288. Review of applications will begin on Oct 14 and continue until the position is filled.

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