2011-09-27

[DIV28M] Position at West Virgina in Department of Psychology


West Virginia University's Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2012 in Behavioral Neuroscience. The position will require an active research program in the Neurobiology of Affective or Addictive Disorders (particular areas include, but are not limited to, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders), a Ph.D. by the starting date, and evidence of strong potential in research and teaching. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching (including student research supervision) and research. Obtaining significant external research support will be expected. Laboratory facilities will be assigned in our Life Sciences Building, which houses the Departments of Psychology and Biology. Additional facilities and collaboration opportunities are available through the University Health Sciences Center, Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Center for Advanced Imaging, and Center for Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology has 24 full-time faculty, 90 graduate students, and 800 undergraduate pre-majors and majors. This position is part of our continued development of our Behavioral Neuroscience program area. Psychology Ph.D. training also is currently offered in Behavior Analysis (ABA accredited), Clinical and Clinical Child Psychology (APA accredited), and Life-Span Developmental Psychology. Review of applications will begin September 15, and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter outlining teaching and research interests and plans for obtaining external research support, a vita, three letters of recommendation, and three (p)reprints to the Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 6040, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6040. Inquiries may be directed to Hawley Montgomery-Downs (304-293-2001 ext 31610, Hawley.Montgomery-Downs@mail.wvu.edu). WVU is the academic home to 29,000 students and is one of 10 U.S. land-grant institutions with an academic medical center. Morgantown, West Virginia is located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 4 hours of Washington D.C. It has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. West Virginia University's Dual Career Program is designed to help meet the needs of professional couples.

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Kelly Dunn, Ph.D.
NIDA Postdoctoral Fellow
Center for Learning and Health
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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