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Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Open- Rank Assistant/Associate/ Professor in Integrative Physiology

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Open- Rank Assistant/Associate/ Professor in Integrative Physiology Job ID 277812

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

The School of Biological Sciences (biosci.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Integrative Physiology. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. The position is open to research programs advancing the understanding of physiological processes and behavior at any level of organization, from whole organisms and ecological interactions down to systems and molecular levels. We are particularly interested in applicants exploring any combination of modeling, computational, and experimental approaches to address fundamental questions in physiology across scales with a focus on bridging interactions among function, behavior, and environment. We are also interested in candidates whose research synergizes with the school's existing strengths in sensorimotor neurophysiology, biomechanics, movement sciences, ecology, and comparative & evolutionary biology. The ideal candidate will be expected to successfully develop and teach fundamental courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and make positive contributions to the School, Institute, and community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research, teaching, and advising students.

Develop and sustain a competitive, externally funded research program in Integrative Physiology.

Engage with the core Biological Sciences program and interact with other interdisciplinary programs.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated research productivity in biological sciences or related fields.

Academic experience in biological sciences or related fields.

Clear evidence of effective teaching.

The ability to teach and mentor a distinct student body.

The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.

The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.

The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.

Required Documents to Attach:

A cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Research Statement

Teaching Statement, including advising/mentoring philosophy

The names and contact information for at least three references.

Applications will be considered beginning

November 15th , but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

Contact Information:

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Simon Sponberg at sponberg@gatech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.

Background Check:

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.

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