Fwd: Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UNC-CH

Faculty Position – Cognitive Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 1, 2015. The research focus of a successful candidate should be in the area of cognition. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach the study of cognition at different points of development from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., fMRI, ERP), or behavior genetics (e.g., epigenetics), or both. Scientists who focus on cognition (especially memory, attention, perception, or language) in infants and children, young adults, and/or the elderly are welcome to apply for this position. Each candidate should have an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program, and a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Having active grant funding and/or a successful history of grant support is desirable. This position is intended to expand our training programs in cognitive and developmental psychology. UNC is the home of numerous research centers and core facilities providing outstanding opportunities for collaborations and research support. To apply use the electronic submission website at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/60157 and submit the following electronic materials: curriculum vitae; personal statement describing qualifications and research and teaching interests; and up to five reprints or preprints. Please also submit email addresses for four individuals who will provide letters of reference to this electronic submission website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2014 and will continue to review new applications until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.