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The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Psychology invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience.</span>
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Applicants should have a strong research record in a substantive area of cognition or perception. The research should address underlying neural processes and demonstrate potential for extramural funding. Individuals whose research integrates cutting-edge behavioral,
neuroimaging and neurostimulation techniques with an emphasis on Child Development and/or Aging are especially encouraged to apply.<br class="">
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</span><span class="">The position is part of a cluster of hires supporting the graduate programs in Cognitive and Brain Sciences (<a href="http://groups.unr.edu/unr_psych_cbs/CBS_grad_program" class="">groups.unr.edu/unr_psych_cbs/CBS_grad_program</a>), and
Integrative Neuroscience (<a href="http://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/graduate-program" class="">www.unr.edu/neuroscience/graduate-program</a>).<br class="">
</span><span class="">Teaching includes graduate training in these programs, and undergraduate courses for both the Psychology and Neuroscience majors.<br class="">
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</span><span class="">The department includes a strong thematic focus on vision science and visual cognition, and is the administrative home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Integrative Neuroscience (<a href="http://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/center" class="">www.unr.edu/neuroscience/center</a>).
The applicant will have access to a wide range of resources including fMRI, EEG, fNIRS, VR, High Performance Computing, Adaptive Optics, tDCS/tACS, and TMS. The Department is also home to three other graduate programs with a total of 29 faculty and lecturers
conducting basic and applied research and providing outreach and direct services to the greater Northern Nevada community.<br class="">
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</span><span class="">The University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) is ranked in the top tier of the “best national universities” by U.S. News and World Report. As a land-grant doctoral-degree granting university, Nevada provides outstanding learning, discovery and
engagement programs that serve the economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of Nevada, the nation, and the world. Nevada has over 21,000 students and 2,000 academic and administrative faculty. The university is committed to recruiting
and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and pursuing research aimed at earning R1 Carnegie classification as a university
with highest research activity.</span></div>
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Reno has been called America’s adventure place for its scenic beauty. Crystal clear Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive to the west, the barren Black Rock Desert (home to the Burning Man festival) is a 2-hour drive to the Northeast, and Yosemite National Park is
a 3-hour drive to the South. This diverse geography offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and boating. In addition, there are many world class skiing areas within an hour’s drive. Reno offers many cultural entertainment opportunities,
including theater companies, a chamber orchestra and a symphony orchestra. There is an international airport located in Reno. San Francisco is a 4-hour drive or 40 minute flight to the west.<br class="">
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational
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</span><span class="">The position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received by October 15, 2017.</span></div>
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Gideon P. Caplovitz<br class="">
Associate Professor<br class="">
Department of Psychology<br class="">
University of Nevada Reno<br class="">
<a href="http://wolfweb.unr.edu/~gcaplovitz" class="">http://wolfweb.unr.edu/~gcaplovitz</a><br class="">
<a href="http://groups.unr.edu/unr_psych_cbs/CBS_grad_program/" class="">http://groups.unr.edu/unr_psych_cbs/CBS_grad_program/</a><br class="">
<a href="https://www.attentioninthebrain.com" class="">https://www.attentioninthebrain.com</a></div>
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