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Greetings Freesurfer Group,

I'm not sure if it is acceptable to post open positions here, but our
department is currently seeking to fill an Assistant Professor position and
we would be grateful if you could share this information with the
Freesurfer community. Thanks in advance!

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking
applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Cognitive
Neuroscience.  The level will be determined by the Department and will be
commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose research
includes advanced techniques in neuroimaging and/or computational
approaches.  The candidate’s area of research should complement the
strengths of the department in visual and multisensory processing.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish a nationally
recognized, extramurally funded research program, train graduate students,
and participate in undergraduate teaching.  Competitive startup funds are
available.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Neuroscience or related field; postdoctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications
A strong publication record; potential for strong teaching skills;
expertise that complements and expands the research capacity of the
department; the potential to develop a nationally-competitive research
program.

Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor -- Rank II
Associate Professor -- Rank III

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary,
moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance
options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term
disability, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a
grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more
information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing
dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance
program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and
assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual
Career Program

Department Information
The department contributes to both the undergraduate and graduate
interdisciplinary training programs in Neuroscience (approximately 440
undergraduates and 35 doctoral students).  The department has 32
tenure-ladder faculty, four teaching faculty, and a corps of administrative
staff; it is home to the Psychology major (900 students) and graduate
programs in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Behavior Analysis, and Clinical
Psychology (120 students across three programs).  A wide array of resources
for neuroimaging is provided through the Center for Integrative
Neuroscience (an NIH COBRE award), including 3T fMRI, high-density EEG,
fNIRS, and Adaptive Optics. The Center also houses a research core
supporting applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality, and a core for
Cellular and Molecular Imaging including confocal and 2-photon microscopy.
Reno is located next to the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, and has been
rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and
overall quality of life.

Contact Information
Sharee Williams at (775) 682-8795 or shar...@unr.edu

Required Attachment(s)
Please attach the following documents to your application.
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for five professional references
4) Statement of Research and Teaching Interests
5) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would
contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive
environment in the role for which you are applying


Best,
Stephanie Otto
Doctoral Candidate, Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program
Department of Psychology, MSS 414/MS0296
University of Nevada, Reno
so...@nevada.unr.edu
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