Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried

Department

Department of Psychology https://psychology.fsu.edu/ | College of Arts and Sciences https://artsandsciences.fsu.edu/

Duties

The Department of Psychology at Florida State University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral/Systems/Computational Neuroscience, with a start date in August 2027. Responsibilities will include conducting and publishing research in Neuroscience, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service to the department through work on committees.

Minimums

Ph.D. or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field. In addition, candidates must have a strong research program with a high likelihood of obtaining extramural funding and the potential for excellent teaching and mentoring. Candidates with lines of laboratory research in any area of Neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research programs synergize with existing departmental strengths in chemosensation, learning and memory, social behavior, neuroendocrinology, and the neurobiology of motivated behavior.

Helpful

For more information about our department visit the Psychology website, and for the Neuroscience program visit the Neuroscience https://neuro.fsu.edu/ website.

Contact Info

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Adam Dewan mailto:[email protected], Search Chair.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/prospective-employees.

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How to apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. The following are required with the application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)
• List (with online access links) highlighting up to four peer-reviewed papers
• Names and contact information for three references who can provide letters of recommendation

Considerations

This is a Faculty position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check https://policies.vpfa.fsu.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-staff/employment-recruitment#B11. Application review will begin on October 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.