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Associate or Full Professor positions in Human Neuroscience and the Biological Basis of Behavior

Employer
University of California, Berkeley
Location
Berkeley, California
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Nov 26, 2022

The Department of Psychology at The University of California, Berkeley seeks to make two appointments at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor): 1) Human Neuroscience and 2) Biological Basis of Behavior. We seek candidates who address fundamental questions concerning psychological function and behavior from a biological perspective and who strongly identify with research of interest to the broader community of psychologists. These positions are part of the University’s initiative to advance neuroscience research across campus, including within the Department of Psychology.

 

Human Neuroscience

Apply at: https://apptrkr.com/3461051

This position is open to individuals with tenure or qualified for appointment with tenure. We seek applications from researchers who study human psychological function and behavior through a neuroscientific lens. This can include but is not limited to those working in the areas of affective, social, clinical, developmental, and/or cognitive neuroscience.

 

Biological Basis of Behavior

Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03607

This position is open to individuals with tenure or qualified for appointment with tenure. We seek applications from researchers using animal or human models. Desired interests include, but are not limited to, circuit/systems neuroscience, endocrine, ethological, physiological, genetic/epigenetic, anatomical/functional connectivity, or pharmacological approaches to understanding typical/atypical behavioral development, cognitive functioning, aging, neuropathology, social behavior, or mental health.

 

Prospective applicants should note that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values within the Department of Psychology and across UC Berkeley. Our excellence can be fully realized only by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in this area.

 

Specific information about the Psychology Department's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is provided in our Vision Statement, which can be found here: https://psychology.berkeley.edu/diversity/ucb-psychology-diversity-vision-statement

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

Considering the significant disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for disadvantaged groups, in our evaluation of applicants, dips in productivity in otherwise strong records occurring with the onset of the pandemic will be evaluated with the context of the pandemic in mind.

 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

 

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

 

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are

 

provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letter.

 

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS- CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

 

Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract, Postdoctoral contract, Research Series contract, and Librarian contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.

 

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