Mason Psychology

The Psychology Department of George Mason University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Biopsychology, to begin Fall, 2008.

The candidate must have a PhD in a relevant field, appropriate postdoctoral training, and a strong publication record. The research area is expected to encompass the area of chemistry and behavior, broadly defined, emphasizing use of modern techniques. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, innovative, and externally funded research program, and participate in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including participation in an interdisciplinary Neuroscience PhD program. The successful candidate will be assigned space in a dedicated neuroscience facility currently under construction at the Krasnow Institute (and will also be a faculty member of the Institute), which will be finished to specifications of the applicant. More information on the Biopsychology PhD and MA programs may be found at http://www.gmu.edu/depts/psychology/GMUBio/. Information on the Neuroscience program can be found at http://neuroscience.gmu.edu/.

George Mason is the largest public university in Virginia. The university is within 15 miles of Washington, D.C., the National Institutes of Health, and the new Howard Hughes Medical Institute research campus at Janelia Farms. Mason is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.gmu.edu - write in position number F8853z. Applications should include (a) cover letter (b) research and teaching statements, (c) the candidate’s CV, and (d) (p)reprints [those not available electronically may be submitted to Ms. Ridley]. In addition, three letters of reference should be submitted, either online or to Ms. Susan Ridley, Biopsychology Search Coordinator, George Mason University, MS 3F5, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

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