The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biopsychology, broadly in the areas of behavioral, systems, or integrative neuroscience. Preference will be given to applicants whose work includes a rigorous examination of behavior and behavioral questions as a central component of their work. We are looking for individuals whose research compliments the strength of our department in behavioral, systems, and affective neuroscience, and/or whose work bridges neuroscience with evolutionary, comparative, and neuroethological approaches to animal behavior. This is a tenure-track university year appointment. The expected start date is August 26, 2024.
The successful candidate will be a faculty member affiliated with the top-ranked Biopsychology Area in Michigan’s Department of Psychology. Biopsychology has a strong foundation in behavioral, systems, and affective neuroscience as well as evolutionary/comparative approaches to animal behavior. The successful candidate will also be a part of University of Michigan’s large and collaborative neuroscience community including the campus-wide Michigan Neuroscience Institute, and Interdepartmental Neuroscience Graduate Program. The University of Michigan is a rich, interdisciplinary research campus ranked No. 1 in research volume among U.S. public universities for the past decade. Multidisciplinary research initiatives and institutes on campus bring together collaborations across 19 schools and colleges, including business, engineering, design, public health, information, education, public policy, law, and medicine.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline (e.g., neuroscience) before the expected start date. Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in psychology is required, along with active undergraduate and graduate student mentorship. New faculty hired at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to establish an independent research program.
For inquiries about this position, please contact the search committee chair Natalie Tronson, ntronson@umich.edu.
To apply, please submit the following materials through Interfolio by September 15th, 2023 through the following site http://apply.interfolio.com/
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a cover letter
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curriculum vitae
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statement of current and future research plans
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a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, with evidence of quality when available.
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a separate diversity statement that describes how your research, teaching, and/or service have or will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.umich.edu/) on the U-M campus.
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up to three publications to be added as one pdf
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names and contact information for three colleagues who will be contacted for letters of reference
Offers for this appointment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
