Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

University of Pennsylvania Perelman

Description

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of systems neuroscience with a focus on identifying the neural correlates of hearing function or dysfunction, emphasizing the causal relationships between neural activity in individual neurons and/or circuits and learning or behavior. Particular areas of interest include computational neuroscience and translational approaches. Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities may include the training of graduate students and post-doctoral investigators.

Research or Scholarship Responsibilities

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include building an independent research program in basic and/or translational studies in auditory neuroscience. Scholarship should include peer-reviewed publications and presentations of work at scientific meetings and other venues. The selected candidate will be expected to develop interactions with investigators not only in the department but also within the greater neuroscience community in the Perelman School of Medicine (e.g., the Computational Neuroscience Institute) and across the University campus.

Ideally, the candidate should have the vision and ability to effectively interact with clinicians to establish and foster translational research programs within their research discipline.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have completed advanced postdoctoral training or be an early career investigator with an exceptional record of research achievement demonstrating a trajectory for success in academic medicine. Key selection criteria will be research excellence and originality of science. There is opportunity for a secondary appointment in a basic science department for the successful candidate.

Collaborative Opportunities

Candidates with a keen interest in building interdisciplinary programs through interactions across the basic and clinical departments within the Perelman School of Medicine, as well as other health-related schools at the University of Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply.

About the Department

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery is among the leading departments in the nation, and home to basic and translational scientists who conduct world-class research in auditory systems neuroscience. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania provides an intellectually vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary environment, with a wealth of cutting-edge research resources.

Diversity Statement

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.
The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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