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Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Cognitive Neuroscience to start Fall 2020. The committee is interested in candidates using cognitive neuroscience approaches to study cognitive processes such as learning, memory, language, attention, or perception. We are especially interested in candidates who apply neuroimaging techniques (EEG and fMRI) to add to or complement existing strengths in the department. Additional research approaches such as computational modeling are also of interest to the committee. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an active research program including a strong potential for external funding. The successful candidate will join a productive, enthusiastic and interactive faculty and will contribute to both graduate (PhD) and undergraduate (Psychology and Integrative Neuroscience majors) supervision and instruction.

The department provides a supportive research environment with excellent resources including lab space in a newly renovated building and a MRI facility anticipated for Fall 2020. More information about the department is available at www.binghamton.edu/psychology.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field; postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Evidence of the capacity to develop a research program capable of securing external funding is expected. Teaching experience in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience, commensurate with level, will be of interest to the committee.

Additional Information:

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Application Instructions:

Applications should be received by October 28, 2019 to ensure full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement describing your research, three representative publications, a teaching statement, and any other relevant information. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees. Materials should be submitted to: https://www.interviewexchange.com/candshortlist.jsp?JOBID=116514.