Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience in Penn Neurosurgery
- Employer
- The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US)
- Salary
- Commensurate with education and experience
- Closing date
- Apr 23, 2023
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Neuroscience
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Academia
Job Details
The Department of Neurosurgery 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 computational neuroscience, broadly defined, who will develop theories of neural processing and computation (expertise in the relationship between natural and artificial intelligence is also desirable). The ideal candidate will bring computational and theoretical advances to bear on experimental data collected in humans and animal models, including non-human primates; techniques used by experimentalists in Penn Neurosurgery include intracranial electrical recording and stimulation and a variety of imaging modalities. The position will include an appointment to Penn's Computational Neuroscience Initiative (CNI), a long-standing program bridging scientists in the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering to promote interdisciplinary, quantitative approaches to the study of the brain and mind. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Teaching responsibilities may include the opportunity to mentor exceptional graduate and medical trainees with interests in neuroscience, bioengineering, physics, computer science and related fields.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing an independent, externally funded research program and collaborating with scientists in Penn Neurosurgery and the CNI.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3818509
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the https://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/ and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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The University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.
At Penn academic excellence, as well as compassion for the patients we are privileged to serve, are stressed. Skillful compassion is truly a hallmark of the Penn learning experience. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the top five in US News and World Report’s rankings of research-oriented medical schools.
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