Assistant Professor of Visual Neuroscience

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Visual Neuroscience

We are seeking an exceptional scientist to join our interdepartmental Retina and Optic Nerve Research Group at Dalhousie University. The successful candidate will hold a joint tenure-stream appointment in the Department of Medical Neuroscience (80%) and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science (20%) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop an extramurally funded, dynamic research program in visual neuroscience.
  • Conduct research in fundamental and/or translational aspects of retinal circuitry, cell biology, or physiology, including the optic nerve and retinal pigment epithelium.
  • Participate in the training of ophthalmology residents and fellows.
  • Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and administrative activities at the departmental and faculty levels.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field.
  • At least three years of postdoctoral experience.
  • Demonstrated research excellence in visual neuroscience.
  • Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching.
What We Offer:
  • Dedicated laboratory space and start-up funds.
  • Access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including Cellular and Molecular Digital Imaging, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Electron Microscopy, and Histology.
  • Competitive research funding for new faculty members and scholarships for vision research trainees at all levels.
How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online via PeopleAdmin at: https://www.peopleadmin.ca. Please include a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a Research Statement, a Teaching Statement, and contact information for three references.

Dalhousie University is committed to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applications from candidates who self-identify in one or more of the following groups: Indigenous persons, persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.



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