Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience

Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience Requisition ID: 2026-10787 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth and Human Sci Department: Psychology Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. Overview The Psychology Department at Utah State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Behavioral Neuroscience. We are interested in candidates whose research programs advance understanding of brain-behavior relationships using behavioral, cognitive, developmental, affective, computational, or translational neuroscience approaches. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates whose work aligns with behavioral neuroscience broadly construed. The department newly offers a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and is actively expanding the program's curriculum and research activities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses within this program, as well as advanced graduate seminars. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research program provides meaningful opportunities for undergraduate participation. We seek new colleagues who are committed to involving students in research through laboratory experiences, thesis supervision, conference presentations, and other high-impact learning opportunities. To support these endeavors, the Department offers a supportive research environment, including dedicated laboratory space, specialized equipment, and facilities that support both human and non-human animal research. Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, the positions are tenure-track, full-time, nine-month academic year appointments and are not eligible for remote work. Start date for the positions will be August 1, 2027. The positions are contingent on a successful background check. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Warren ([email protected]). Responsibilities * Conduct and disseminate research in behavioral neuroscience (e.g., develop an independent research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals) * Establish an active research program with the potential to attract external funding and that actively involves undergraduate and graduate students. * Contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the continued development of the B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, through courses aligned with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. * Mentor graduate students in psychology and/or the interdisciplinary Neuroscience PhD program * Participate in departmental governance, including committee work and program development * Contribute service to the college, university, and profession Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Completed PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field before appointment (ABD considered with a timely completion plan) * Active or developing research program in behavioral neuroscience * Evidence of research... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expr ession, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).