Assistant Professor Level

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The UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience seeks to add an outstanding neuroscientist with strong interest in the neurobiological basis of brain diseases, including addiction, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, neurodegenerative, memory, movement and cerebrovascular disorders and brain injury. Strong experience in either non-invasive neuromodulation, neurophysiology, multimodal imaging, and computational neuroscience. Both MD/PhD and PhD (physician and scientist) neuroscientists are encouraged to apply. 

Candidates must have an MD and/or PhD degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a record of outstanding research publications. 

Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neurology, and related disciplines.

As above and experience in either non-invasive neuromodulation, neurophysiology, multimodal imaging and/or computational neuroscience.

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UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may 
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is 
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive 
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 
51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of 
Texas ( TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement 
Program ( ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week 
and at least 135 days in length.

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