University of Cincinnati, Department of Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience
University of Cincinnati, Department of Biological Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience. The research areas include, but are not limited to: modeling and method development for analyzing nervous system function; computation and function of sensory systems and their interactions; theoretical analysis of neural and behavioral processes; modeling of neural circuits underlying behavior; information processing and computational principles in neurons and neural circuits; and the use of robotics, big data, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence in research.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in computational neuroscience in the applicant’s area of expertise.
Teach existing and/or develop new courses such as neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Direct supervision of MS and PhD students, ensuring progress in research and development of dissertation projects.
Participate in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession including serving on committees and contributing to the development of biology‑related programs.
Qualifications
A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise in computational neuroscience as demonstrated by at least 2 peer‑reviewed publications.
Six (6) months of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.
Compensation and Benefits
Comprehensive Tuition Remission for the employee and eligible dependents covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Robust Retirement Plans with no contribution to Social Security (except Medicare); choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
Generous Work‑Life Balance including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs; professional development & mentorship opportunities.
Additional benefits available upon request and through UC’s benefits portal.
Application Instructions To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, visit the careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in computational neuroscience in the applicant’s area of expertise.
Teach existing and/or develop new courses such as neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Direct supervision of MS and PhD students, ensuring progress in research and development of dissertation projects.
Participate in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession including serving on committees and contributing to the development of biology‑related programs.
Qualifications
A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise in computational neuroscience as demonstrated by at least 2 peer‑reviewed publications.
Six (6) months of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.
Compensation and Benefits
Comprehensive Tuition Remission for the employee and eligible dependents covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Robust Retirement Plans with no contribution to Social Security (except Medicare); choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
Generous Work‑Life Balance including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs; professional development & mentorship opportunities.
Additional benefits available upon request and through UC’s benefits portal.
Application Instructions To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, visit the careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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