Assistant Professor in Biopsychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Biopsychology to begin September 1, 2014, pending authorization. These are university-year appointments.

We encourage applications from scientists who conduct research in any area of Biopsychology, from behavioral neuroscience to evolutionary and comparative biopsychology. The specific area of research interest is open, but preference will be given to individuals who conduct (a) research in comparative biopsychology, conducting laboratory and/or naturalistic studies or (b) research in systems/circuit-level neuroscience.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology) by the time the position starts, must have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and will be expected to establish an independent research program. Submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (including any evidence of teaching excellence), and representative publications. Applicants should also request at least three letters of recommendation from referees. All materials should be e-mailed as attachments to Biopsychology.Search@umich.edu. All application materials should be submitted by November 1, 2013 for full consideration. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual-career couples.

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Employer will assist with relocation costs