Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking to hire a computational neuroscientist to fill an Assistant Professor-rank tenure-eligible faculty position. The ideal candidate will have an outstanding track record whose proposed research program will occupy the cutting edge of computational neuroscience and interface with departmental research through either formal or informal collaborations. We especially encourage applicants with research interests that complement and extend both Departments’ existing research strengths in nervous system function and computational science. A strong track record and potential for success in securing competitive funding is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a vigorous research program, participate in professional and graduate training, and play a pivotal role in the growing computational neuroscience community at CU Anschutz.

Requirements

Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field
Three years of post-doctoral research experience
A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
A well-developed plan for independent research and funding

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research
A track record of competitive, peer-reviewed grant funding
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Willingness to collaborate
Mentorship experience of trainees (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers)
Having received training in mentorship and/or teaching practices and theories

Responsibilities

Candidate will lead an original and productive research group, secure external funding, and publish their work.
Candidate is expected to teach courses in the graduate and/or medical schools.
Candidate is expected to participate in service to the department and University.