Assistant or Associate Professor - Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Memory - The Ohio State University
Position Overview
The Department of Psychology at the Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured (Assistant or Associate rank) faculty hire with a focus on human memory research. We seek applicants with a primary focus on basic research on foundational questions of human memory, specifically long-term memory in healthy adults. Ideal applicants will study human memory using one or more neuroimaging approaches.
The successful candidate will have access to our state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities housing fMRI, EEG, TMS, and eye-tracking equipment. The candidate will also have opportunities to build connections in our department with colleagues studying developmental, aging, clinical, and nonhuman populations; colleagues developing cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and computational modeling approaches; and colleagues studying other cognitive processes that may interact with memory (e.g., attention, learning, language, emotion, decision, motivation, etc). The candidate will join a vibrant community at The Ohio State University including the interdepartmental Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS), Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging (CCBBI), and Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI).
Performance Objectives
The candidate hired will be expected to maintain an active research program and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Applicants must have earned a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field prior to the start of employment. ABDs are welcome to apply. Candidates are expected to have a publication record commensurate with career stage and a fundable research program.
Desired: Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction. Candidates should demonstrate attentiveness to building a diverse and inclusive intellectual community, in line with OSU’s shared values (see below).
How to Apply
A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching/mentoring statements, and a list of three references and their contact information. Review of applications will begin by November 8, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Julie Golomb at golomb.9@osu.edu.
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up FOUR documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
Attachment 4: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
Please be aware, you will not be able to edit your application or attachments after you apply. You will need to fill out the application in its entirety and upload all required documents before clicking Submit.
Applicants may be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The Department of Psychology (https://psychology.osu.edu/) is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of understanding and improving the human condition. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that it enhances our science. We seek colleagues who will help us advance research topics that build on existing strengths and develop and teach courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students, both within and beyond our department.
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