Beverly Petterson Bishop Associate Prof or Professor in Neuroscience

Beverly Petterson Bishop Associate Prof or Professor in Neuroscience

Job #: 078973

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: AP $125,000 - $140,000 or P $140,000 - $180,000

Hours:

Determined by Department Chair

Job Type: Full-time

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professorship in Neuroscience, a tenured and endowed position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience. We seek an accomplished scholar with an outstanding record of research productivity and sustained extramural funding in neuroscience, whose work complements and strengthens existing expertise in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and Department of Biology, in areas such as cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, or developmental neurobiology.

The candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex while being expected to become a leader and integral, highly collaborative member of Syracuse University's Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. The Neuroscience program serves as a nexus for all campus neuroscience research and exemplifies strong cross unit collaboration by offering intellectual and technical expertise incorporating molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical questions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.

In addition to the broad research expertise in the Biology Department and Neuroscience Program, faculty further benefit from interactions with the Aging Studies Institute, and the Bio Inspired Institute at Syracuse University. In addition, the Department of Biology has strong research and educational ties to the adjacent State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence.

Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to search chair Jessica Mac Donald at jemacdon.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field and demonstrate a rigorous, externally funded research program with a strong publication record and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

Not Applicable

• Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service.
• Complementing and strengthening existing expertise in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and Department of Biology, in areas such as cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, or developmental neurobiology.
• Establishing a research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex while being expected to become a leader and integral, highly collaborative member of Syracuse University's Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.