New York University (NYU) seeks applicants for a faculty position in Molecular, Cellular or Developmental Neurobiology. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Biology and the Center for Neural Science, with the successful applicant’s lab based in the Department of Biology. This tenure-track position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Candidates are expected to develop an externally funded research program and to participate in the teaching mission of the two Departments.

The Center for Neural Science and the Department of Biology are part of NYU Arts & Science and are located at the Washington Square campus. The successful applicant will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary neuroscience research community that also includes the NYU School of Medicine.

Applications are due by January 8, 2025 with a mini-symposium for invited applicants planned for February 26-27, 2025.

Pay Transparency Statement

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $89,000 - $129,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Qualifications

This search is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - beginning in September 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates should possess a PhD, have developed a research program that indicates their potential to be a leader in the field of neurobiology, and are committed to excellence in teaching.

Application Instructions

Applicants must provide the following materials to: apply.interfolio.com/160048

• Short cover letter addressed to Justin Blau, Chair of the Search Committee
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement (3 pages) that briefly summarizes your most significant scientific accomplishments and then outlines the vision for your future independent research program.
• Teaching statement (1-2 pages) that describes your teaching experience and teaching philosophy.
• Diversity and Inclusion statement (1 page) that describes your past and/or potential future contributions to fostering inclusion and diversity.
• Names of three (3) referees who will be contacted for reference letters via Interfolio.

Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2025.

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