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Job Information
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Educational Neuroscience
The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) at Florida International University seeks applicants for a nine-month, open rank faculty position in educational neuroscience. The position is intended to support the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the science of learning from a neuroscientific perspective. We seek individuals with a doctorate in educational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, developmental science, educational psychology or a related field. Expertise in neuroimaging, human developmental neuroscience, physiological, or neuropsychological research methods is preferred, as this individual will contribute to research, teaching, and mentorship in SEHD including teaching courses in educational neuroscience, neurological development, and neuropsychological research methods. The ideal candidate would have an active research program that synergizes with the mission of the FIU Center for Imaging Science, a multidisciplinary research unit focused on understanding neural mechanisms underlying brain development, adaptation and learning, and response to disease.
The CIS, which hosts a 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, was created to build upon the rich portfolio of behavioral research programs at FIU and leverage advanced neuroimaging technologies, thereby expanding the scope of health-related research at FIU. Collaborative opportunities are available with FIU's Center for Children and Families, the Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDs and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Research Center in Minority Institutions, the Brain, Behavior and the Environment Program, and the Institute of Environment.
We are especially interested in applicants who use MRI methods to address questions regarding human learning and cognition or social and affective neuroscience that are relevant to applied educational and developmental contexts.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in educational psychology, cognitive neuroscience, educational neuroscience, developmental science, or a related field.
- Evidence of a research trajectory focused on human neurobiological or neuropsychological processes in relation to applied educational and/or developmental contexts.
- Evidence of the capacity to teach and/or mentor students.
- Evidence of expertise in one or more neuroimaging techniques.
- Interest in educational applications broadly defined.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research that incorporates MRI.
- Experience teaching courses focused on development, learning, education, and/or neurobiology.
- Participation in funded research.
- Capacity to teach coursework in social and affective neuroscience.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534182 at careers.fiu.edu and attach CV, Cover letter, and Statement of Research Philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Dr. Geoffrey Potvin at [email protected].
Job Category
Faculty
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Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
How To Apply
Current Employee
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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
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