Assistant Professor, Human Neuroscience and Brain Imaging

*Category:*: Faculty
*Department:*: TBD
*Locations:*: Binghamton, NY
*Posted:*: Oct 21, 2021
*Closes:*: Open Until Filled
*Type:*: Full-time
*Ref. No.:*: 2637
*Position ID:*: 138422
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Binghamton University (SUNY) is seeking exceptional candidates for a faculty position at the tenure track Assistant Professor level. Specifically, we are seeking candidates who are experienced in the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to conduct innovative and high impact research on the structure and/or function of the human nervous system, human cognitive neuroscience, brain imaging technologies and applications and/or MRI-based diagnosis and treatment. The successful candidates will augment existing capabilities and expertise, build on ongoing research and establish and participate in strong cross-campus collaborations. The berth for the candidate will depend upon their training, background and expertise but could include departments in the [Harpur College of Arts and Sciences](https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/departments/), [Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science](https://www.binghamton.edu/watson/), [School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences](https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/departments/index.html) and the [Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences](https://www.binghamton.edu/decker/index.html). The successful candidate will hold the title of SUNY Chancellor's Early Career Scholar.

Binghamton University, a top 40 public university, is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion, and in particular to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment, including a diverse faculty. Evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service will be valued. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially members of groups historically underrepresented in the field and those from non-traditional backgrounds, women, and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related discipline and have significant experience in the use of magnetic resonance imaging to study the human nervous system, human cognition, brain imaging technologies or applications and/or MRI-based diagnosis and treatment, as demonstrated by a history of peer-reviewed publications. A track record of significant extramural funding is preferred. Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate courses is preferred.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found [here](https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html).

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [info@goer.ny.gov](mailto:info@goer.ny.gov).

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications received by December 15, 2021, will receive full consideration. Applications arriving after this date will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests and contact information for three (3) professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the search committee chair: J. David Jentsch, Ph.D. ([jjentsch@binghamton.edu](mailto:jjentsch@binghamton.edu)).