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Assistant Professor in Affective and Motivational Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Dallas
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Posted: 19-Feb-25
Location: Richardson, Texas
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Internal Number: 28346
Posting Number: F00969P
Department: Neuroscience
Salary Range: Negotiable
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Summary:
Position Description
The Department of Neuroscience in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the field of affective and motivated behaviors. This position is part of a focused hiring initiative to grow the department's existing strengths to explore the neurobiological mechanisms of reward seeking (including drugs of abuse) and affective behaviors (including stress and anxiety), as well as the interaction of these processes in the context of mental health disorders. Applications from candidates whose research programs incorporate genomic, molecular, electrophysiological or circuit analyses are highly encouraged. Candidates whose research programs could lead to collaboration with UT Dallas neuroscience researchers in other departments such as Bioengineering are also encouraged to apply. Hiring for this position is contingent on the applicant's research programs being suitable for the space that is available in the newly constructed TI-BMES Building. Faculty would be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their area of expertise.
This appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: In addition to a PhD degree, competitive candidates would have postdoctoral training, robust publication records, and evidence of a dynamic and productive research program with clear potential for funding.
UT Dallas and the Department of Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 research institution and the fastest growing university in Texas. It houses a dynamic and collaborative Neuroscience research community. Faculty in Neuroscience are active participants in several research centers including the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, Texas Biomedical Device Center, Center for BrainHealth, Center for Vital Longevity, and Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Neuroscience faculty also have vibrant collaborations with the UT Dallas Program in Bioengineering and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The Neuroscience Department is housed in a cutting-edge research building that opened in 2015. The building contains state-of-the-art laboratory space and top-notch core facilities. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is an international hub with a strong economy, vibrant cultural atmosphere, world-class sports and entertainment, and nationally ranked public schools.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· Cover letter and full curriculum vitae summarizing their interests and their qualifications for the position.
· Statement of research interests describing (at a minimum) past, present, and future research and how they have fostered (or will foster) diverse research environments;
· Statement of teaching philosophy describing (at a minimum) their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching philosophy and practices foster (or will foster) equitable and inclusive learning environments;
· A writing/publication sample; and
· Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Reviews will commence as completed applications are received and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Reference letters will only be requested from candidates who advance in the interview process.
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
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About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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