Assistant Professor of Biology (Syracuse University )

Posting Details Job Description The Department of Biology at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the dynamic and broad field of neuroscience. The candidate is expected to complement and build on existing strengths in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise. The research environment at Syracuse University is highly collaborative both within and between departments, research centers, and institutes. The candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex. In addition to the broad research expertise in the Biology Department at Syracuse University, faculty benefit from interactions with the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, the Aging Studies Institute, and the BioInspired Institute. In addition, the Department of Biology has strong research and educational ties to the adjacent State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to search chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field with an outstanding record of research in Neuroscience. Potential candidates at more senior ranks are encouraged to contact the search committee chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu to discuss opportunities in Neuroscience at Syracuse University. Job Specific Qualifications Additionally, Syracuse University is interested in candidates who demonstrate past accomplishment toward fostering diversity and building an inclusive climate in research and/or teaching to maximize their effectiveness interacting with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and community members. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service. Complementing and building on existing strengths in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology. Developing a vigorous externally funded research program and participating in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise. Physical Requirements Not applicable Tools/Equipment Not applicable Application Instructions For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a diversity statement describing interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, and arrange for three reviewers to submit recommendation letters. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106719 Job Posting Date 09/27/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 12/01/2024 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement Research Statement Optional Documents Other Document Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). How did you first find out about this position? sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website) Syracuse University HR Recruiter Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor) SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center) Women’s Opportunity Center Jubilee Homes Syracuse Northeast Community Center Interfaith Works JobPlus Syracuse.com Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium) InsideHigherEd.com Indeed.com DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website) LinkedIn Job Posting Facebook Job Fair Search Firm Referred by an SU Employee Other If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position. (Open Ended Question) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Posting Details

Job Description
The Department of Biology at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the dynamic and broad field of neuroscience. The candidate is expected to complement and build on existing strengths in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise.

The research environment at Syracuse University is highly collaborative both within and between departments, research centers, and institutes. The candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex. In addition to the broad research expertise in the Biology Department at Syracuse University, faculty benefit from interactions with the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, the Aging Studies Institute, and the BioInspired Institute. In addition, the Department of Biology has strong research and educational ties to the adjacent State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to search chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field with an outstanding record of research in Neuroscience.

Potential candidates at more senior ranks are encouraged to contact the search committee chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu to discuss opportunities in Neuroscience at Syracuse University.

Job Specific Qualifications
Additionally, Syracuse University is interested in candidates who demonstrate past accomplishment toward fostering diversity and building an inclusive climate in research and/or teaching to maximize their effectiveness interacting with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and community members.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service.
Complementing and building on existing strengths in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology.
Developing a vigorous externally funded research program and participating in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise.

Physical Requirements
Not applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not applicable
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a diversity statement describing interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, and arrange for three reviewers to submit recommendation letters. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link    https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106719
Job Posting Date    09/27/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled    Yes
Priority Consideration    12/01/2024
Job Category    Faculty
Message to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Resume/CV
    Cover Letter
    Teaching Philosophy
    Diversity Statement
    Research Statement

Optional Documents

    Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    *How did you first find out about this position?
        sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
        Syracuse University HR Recruiter
        Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
        SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
        Women’s Opportunity Center
        Jubilee Homes
        Syracuse Northeast Community Center
        Interfaith Works
        JobPlus
        Syracuse.com
        Chronicle of Higher Education
        HigherEdJobs.com
        HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
        InsideHigherEd.com
        Indeed.com
        DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
        LinkedIn Job Posting
        Facebook
        Job Fair
        Search Firm
        Referred by an SU Employee
        Other
    If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

    (Open Ended Question)