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<div><b>Senior Lecturer in Computational Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University</b></div>
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<div><b>Description</b></div>
<div>The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Lecturer rank to contribute to undergraduate teaching, advising and mentoring in the Neuroscience
program. The successful candidate will teach foundational courses in Vanderbilt’s research-based undergraduate BS degree major in Neuroscience. The Program is expanding its curriculum in Computational Neuroscience and AI and is seeking to offer new courses
in Neural Networks, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Analysis and Modeling of Neural Dynamics, and emerging AI topics in Neuroscience. This position will support the College of Arts & Science strategic initiatives incorporating “computation across the disciplines”
and enhance the interface of Neuroscience with the new Vanderbilt College of Connected Computing. In addition, quantitative analytical skills and AI- human interface are areas of high interest in the new Arts & Science Core curriculum. </div>
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<div>With 300+ majors, the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts & Science and requires all students to complete laboratory research preparing students for careers in medicine and biomedical research.</div>
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<div>For questions regarding the position, please contact Douglas McMahon (<a href="mailto:douglas.g.mcmahon@vanderbilt.edu">douglas.g.mcmahon@vanderbilt.edu</a>).</div>
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<div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline (awarded no later than August 1, 2026).</div>
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<div><b>Application Instructions</b></div>
<div>Please submit the following via Interfolio here: <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/173997">https://apply.interfolio.com/173997</a> </div>
<div>1. A cover letter with the names of three references (second-round candidates will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation via the Interfolio portal)</div>
<div>2. A curriculum vitae</div>
<div>3. A statement of teaching philosophy that includes ideas and goals for teaching an Introductory Computational Neuroscience course (suggested length 2 pages)</div>
<div>4. Teaching evaluations, if available</div>
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<div>Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2025. </div>
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<div><b>EEO Statement</b></div>
<div>Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities
and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</div>
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<div>Unit: Neuroscience</div>
<div>Position Type: Faculty</div>
<div>Location: College of Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN </div>
<div>URL: <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/173997">https://apply.interfolio.com/173997</a> </div>
<div>Open Date: Sep 15, 2025</div>
<div>Close Date: Nov 1, 2025</div>
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Thomas J. Palmeri<br>
Centennial Chair <br>
Department Chair<br>
Professor of Psychology<br>
Professor of Computer Science<br>
Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences <br>
507 Wilson Hall<br>
Vanderbilt University<br>
111 21st Avenue South<br>
Nashville, Tennessee 37240<br>
email: thomas.j.palmeri@vanderbilt.edu<br>
lab: http://catlab.psy.vanderbilt.edu <br>
pronouns: he/him/his</span></div>
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