Assistant Professor of Affective Neuroscience in the UCLA Department of Psychology

Position Overview

Position Title : Assistant Professor

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Salary Range : The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.

html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $78,200 - $101,400.

Off-scale salaries" are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open Date : September 12, 2024

Next Review Date : Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date : Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The UCLA Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in affective neuroscience.

We seek applicants pursuing innovative work on the neural basis of affective processes such as emotion, motivation, and mood in healthy human adults.

Candidates should have expertise in various computational methods for analyzing neuroimaging data and modeling behavioral and / or neural responses.

The successful candidate will enhance the Department's strengths in social and affective neuroscience and provide training opportunities in advanced neuroimaging methods.

Applicants with questions about alignment with the position can contact Prof. Carolyn Parkinson, search committee chair, at [email protected].

UCLA is committed to excellence in teaching, service, research, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants who will contribute to developing the next generation of diverse scientists.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field by one year after hire. A strong track record of research focused on the neural basis of affective processes is required.

Candidates should also demonstrate potential for teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the Department's diversity missions.

UCLA offers collaboration opportunities across various departments and has state-of-the-art research facilities. We encourage applications from women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 27, 2024, and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three recommenders, three relevant publications, and three personal statements (research, teaching, and contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion).

For more information, visit : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09738.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications : Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field no later than one year after hire.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements :

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Reference Check Authorization Release Form
• Relevant Publications (3)

Reference Requirements : 3 required (contact information only).

About UCLA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on policies, visit the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA

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