Assistant Professor
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
- Strong knowledge of advanced principles relevant to their specialty in biomedical research
- Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
- Ability to investigate the properties of statistical methodology through simulation or other means
- Ability to develop new methodologies and disseminate these innovations through publication and/or presentations
- Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to foster diversity within the Department and University
- Positive attitude and the ability to work with other biomedical investigators and colleagues across the department, school, and university.
- Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the Department
- Excellent problem-solving skills
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.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
