Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience of Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin July 1, 2021. We especially welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds performing outstanding research at the intersection of behavior and neuroscience in animal models. Applicants should have postdoctoral experience. The rank is Assistant Professor, but for qualified candidates, appointment at the Associate Professor level may be possible. Applicants will be evaluated on their potential to establish a prominent, externally funded research program and to excel in teaching and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants should apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/79476 and provide a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a description of their commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic community. Three letters of reference should be submitted directly by letter writers through the "request recommendations" link on Interfolio. Letter writers should be named in the cover letter. All materials must be submitted on or before December 1, 2020 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity. Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.