Tenure-Track Assistant Prof. position in behavioral/systems neuroscience at Florida State University

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Oct 3, 2025, 2:50:03 AM (6 days ago) Oct 3

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The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE with an anticipated start date in early August 2026. 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, neuroendocrinology, and the neurobiology of motivated behavior.

More details here: TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE | Department of Psychology (and also pasted below) Feel free to reach out with any questions.

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FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activities) university and ranks in the top 25 of National Public Universities (US News & World Reports). Departmental faculty benefit from an outstanding research infrastructure with a fully staffed electronics and machine shop, modern laboratories, and ample vivarium space. Neuroscience faculty have access to a range of core equipment and shared resources including surgical suites, confocal and electron microscopes, well-equipped molecular facilities, and more (see https://www.neuro.fsu.edu/rsrc/cores). Departmental faculty enjoy a collegial atmosphere with strong mentoring support for junior faculty and a favorable teaching load, and a high level of research activity. More information about our department and the Program in Neuroscience can be found at https://psychology.fsu.edu/ and https://neuro.fsu.edu/. FSU is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of amenities and an abundance of regional springs, parks, bike trails, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Faculty are expected to maintain a strong research program, to train and mentor graduate and undergraduate neuroscience students, and to strive for excellence in teaching neuroscience courses through the Department of Psychology. A doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field is required.

To apply, go to http://www.jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 61204) and submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, (5) a list (with online access links) highlighting up to four peer-reviewed papers, and (6) the names and contact information for up to 3 individuals who would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Application review will begin on October 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.