Job Opportunities in Biological Sciences

Assistant Professor in Neuroscience (Faculty Position)
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University. The successful applicant will support the interdisciplinary undergraduate Integrative Neuroscience major offered jointly by the Departments of Biology, Psychology, and Computer Sciences, and contribute to the Biology Department’s vibrant graduate MS and PhD programs. They will have substantial research skills and a strong publication record. Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring is required. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a vibrant research program in the area of cellular-molecular neuroscience that offers opportunities for mentored research by graduate and undergraduate students.

The department provides excellent research facilities, start-up funds, and guaranteed 9-month salary and benefits. Applicants should email one PDF application file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, research and teaching statements, and three reprints to jdlewis@fordham.edu. Address the cover letter to Dr. J.D. Lewis, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458. Review of applications will begin November 11, 2016. Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Fordham is an equal opportunity employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.