Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions in Neuroscience (Molecular and Cellular, Systems)
- Employer
- NYU Shanghai Faculty Recruitment
- Location
- Shanghai (CN)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 1, 2024
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Neuroscience
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Academia
Position Description
NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for a position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in Systems Neuroscience. We are seeking world-class researchers with a proven track record of excellence in both research and teaching.
Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions with respect to research start-up funds and compensation, and they include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may in certain cases have the opportunity to spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU Global Network, engaging in both research and teaching.
Join us in shaping the future of science in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
Position 1: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
Applicants should have an outstanding research portfolio in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, with a focus on cutting-edge approaches to address fundamental neurobiology questions at the molecular and cellular level. Candidates using stem cells or organoids,non-mammalian model organisms, electrophysiology, high-resolution cellular imaging, computational methods, or novel neurotechnologies are highly encouraged to apply. Your work should be positioned at the forefront of innovation, advancing the boundaries of knowledge in the field. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work employs an integrative approach to tackle neuroscience questions in genetically tractable non-mammalian systems. Research work with translational relevance is a plus.
We seek candidates who have completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related discipline. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity and equity in higher education and research.
To apply for the position in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, please follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/156346.
Position 2: Systems Neuroscience
Applicants should have an outstanding research portfolio in Systems Neuroscience, with a focus on cutting-edge approaches to address fundamental neuroscience questions at the systems level. Candidates using behavioral experimentation, electrophysiology, brain imaging, neurogenomics, theoretical and computational methods, or novel neurotechnologies for monitoring and manipulating brain functions are highly encouraged to apply. The work should be positioned at the forefront of innovation, advancing the boundaries of knowledge in the field. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work employs an integrative approach to understand behavior and cognition at the neuronal to network level. Research work with translational relevance is a plus.
We seek candidates who have completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology or a closely related discipline. Postdoctoral research experience preferred. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity and equity in higher education and research.
To apply for the position in Systems Neuroscience, please follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/156343.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a detailed description of research plans and interests, instrumentation/equipment needs, and a statement of teaching experience and interests via Interfolio. Additionally, those applying at the rank of assistant or associate professor (without tenure) should enter the names and email addresses of at least three referees. Each referee will be contacted to upload a reference letter through Interfolio.
The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
If you have any questions, please email the NYU Shanghai NY Office of Faculty Recruitment shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu.
About NYU Shanghai
NYU Shanghai is the third degree-granting campus within New York University’s Global Network. It is the first higher education joint venture in China authorized to grant degrees that are accredited in the U.S. as well as in China. All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, NYU Shanghai resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai recruits scholars of the highest caliber who are committed to NYU's global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research and who embody the global society in which we live.
NYU’s Global Network includes degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, complemented by thirteen additional academic centers across the world. Faculty and students may circulate within the Network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
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NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.
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