The Department of Behavioral Neuroscience invites applications at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track) to work on the basic or translational aspects of understanding behavior and the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases.

• Develop, prepare, and oversee competitive funding proposals.
• Develop and manage a well-funded, independent, and vibrant research program.
• Publish and present research findings.
• Develop and foster strong collaborations with researchers within the department, university, and externally.
• Supervise, mentor, and advise graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates.
• Serve on PhD dissertation and other academic committees.
• Contribute to the teaching of graduate students.
• Participate in faculty, department, and/or university governance and administrative activities.
• Participate in professional development functions such as conferences, editorial boards, professional organizations, and study groups.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Chair in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

Areas of research focus:

Research areas of focus range from the study of molecular processes to the study of complex behavior. Emphasis is placed on understanding the independent and interacting roles of genes, molecular processes, neural circuits, and the environment in determining behavior, with the long-term goal of creating new knowledge that will aid in the prevention, detection and treatment of disorders and diseases of the nervous system impacting motivation, mood and cognition. Areas of excellence include research on the neurobiology of cognition, addiction, and other mental health disorders.

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline.
• Appropriate postdoctoral experience.
• Track record of independent publications and demonstrated potential for obtaining funding.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a high quality research program.

Application Instructions

Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to Kris Thomason (thomason@ohsu.edu) and submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, CV, and a three-page statement of research interests.

Systemic racism has impacted nearly all areas of biomedical research. Please also include a one-page personal essay briefly describing how you will consider and work to resolve this problem in your own discipline or program of research. Applicants are encouraged to review the Department of Behavioral Neuroscience's diversity statement (www.ohsu.edu/behn)

The position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications with three letters of reference will be considered. Reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.