Temple University, CST Biology

Position ID:

Temple-BIOLOGY-NEUROASSTPROF [#28883]

Position Title:

Cellular, Molecular or Developmental Neuroscience

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, United States of America

Subject Area:

Neuroscience / Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Appl Deadline:

2025/01/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/14, listed until 2025/02/28)

Position Description:

The Department of Biology at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the areas of Cellular, Molecular or Developmental Neuroscience. We seek candidates who use cutting-edge experimental approaches to investigate the nervous system and who are eager to build synergies with existing departmental strengths. While we aim to hire at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional candidates at more advanced stages of their careers will be considered.

The Department of Biology (https://cst.temple.edu/department-biology) and its associated Institutes and Centers (Institute for Genomic & Evolutionary Medicine, Center for Computational Genetics & Genomics, Center for Viral Evolution, Center for Biodiversity, and High-Performance-Computing Initiative) are home to broad, collaborative research initiatives with expertise in in genomics, evolutionary genetics, evolutionary medicine, population/community ecology, global change biology, and developmental biology.

A Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree is required. The ideal candidate will have completed postdoctoral training or be an early career investigator with a track record of research excellence, originality, and productivity. They should have a commitment towards undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship, as well as toward diversity, equity and inclusion.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page research program description, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement on diversity, equity and inclusion describing their philosophy, activities, goals, and/or personal background, and the names and contact information of three references. Applications submitted by January 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. A start date of August 2025 is anticipated.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer, with one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the nation. Temple was a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine seeks to recruit a more diverse faculty and staff (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion describing their philosophy, activities, goals, and/or personal background.
Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://cst.temple.edu/department-biology

1-215-204-2056

Temple University
College of Science and Technology
BioLife Building (015-00)
1900 N. 12th Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122