Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences is a collaborative research community with research foci in Sensory Biology and Behavior (SBB), Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Physiology (MBGP), and Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation (EEC). This position will interact with and complement these departmental research foci. Within the university, interactions and interdisciplinary collaborations are also encouraged with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences (e.g., Psychology, Physics and Chemistry), the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and the College of Medicine (e.g., Gardner Neuroscience Institute). Further opportunities for connection and collaboration exist through interdisciplinary entities such as the Center for Cognition, Action, and Perception and the Institute for Research in Sensing. The University of Cincinnati is a 200-year-old public R1 research university that strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its faculty. Cincinnati is a major urban center offering a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

• A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise in computational neuroscience as demonstrated by at least 2 peer-reviewed publications.
• Six (6) months of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in computational neuroscience in the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Teaching existing and/or developing new courses such as neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Direct supervision of MS and PhD students, which includes ensuring progress in research and development of dissertation projects.
• Participate in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession including but not limited to serving on committees and contributing to the development of biology-related programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree