Applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Animal Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Psychology, are encouraged from scholars with research interests in social neuroscience that compliment current areas of strength in the department (sexual differentiation, behavioural neuroendocrinology, and behaviour genetics).  The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of animal neurogenetic and behavioural research.  Facilities include a large, small-mammal vivarium, including mouse facilities, behavioural testing rooms, surgical, histological, molecular, and microscopy labs, excellent outdoor “fields,” and within our Centre for Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology, we have state of the art facilities in confocal microscopy, qRT pcr, DNA sequencing, and NMR.

The position will begin July 1, 2010. Candidates should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their application online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900349. Applicatns must also include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications.  In addition to the online application, applicants are requested to submit three copies of their application and other materials to Chair of Behavioural Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Room SE-2037B, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. All materials must be received by September 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

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