Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience | Miami University Job at Miami University, Oxford, OH

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  • Miami University
  • Oxford, OH

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychology at Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor.

Job Description

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience, a strong research and publication record, a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate training, and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biopsychology/neuroscience; advise graduate and undergraduate students; and perform university and professional service. Engagement in both research and innovative teaching are highly valued in our department and university. Research interests should focus on examining the neurobiology of behavior at the molecular, cellular, and/or systems levels using animal models. We seek candidates with specialization in any area of behavioral neuroscience including those whose work incorporates approaches targeting neural, immune, and/or endocrine interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate trainees with potential for external funding. Miami University has a modern Psychology building, state-of-the-art animal research facilities, and a strong collaborative environment for neuroscience researchers through the Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, including an interdisciplinary co-major and minor in Neuroscience (miamioh.edu/neuro).

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.


Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.


Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.


Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Biopsychology, Neuroscience or closely related fields by date of appointment.

Required Application Documents

cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-4 representative publications/pre-prints (upload as “writing sample”), teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (recommended 3 pages) and research statement (recommended 3 pages)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Application inquiries can be addressed to Anna Radke (ARadke@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications will begin October 21st, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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