Connectionists: Two tenure track positions

[Chris Eliasmith]

Feel free to contact me if you would like any additional
information on these positions.

Posted by:
Chris Eliasmith (celiasmith at uwaterloo.ca)
Director, CTN

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Tenure Track Positions in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience

The Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo, in conjunction 
with the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN), is seeking two 
Faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of 
Neuroscience.  Applicants involved in the measurement and/or modeling of 
neural circuits and systems (systems neuroscience) are especially 
encouraged to apply. Applicants, both experimental or theoretical in 
approach, should demonstrate the linkage of their program to the 
Department of Biology and the CTN. One successful applicant will be 
invited to apply for a Tier II Canada Research Chair. Duties of the 
successful applicants will include research, teaching at the 
undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Biology, and 
graduate student supervision. Applicants must have a Ph.D., relevant 
postdoctoral experience with a strong indication of independent 
productivity, and be prepared to establish active research programs.
           Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, the names of 
three individuals willing to furnish letters of reference, and a brief 
outline of their future research and teaching direction to: Dr. David R. 
Rose, Professor and Chair, Department of Biology, University of 
Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, CANADA.  This information may also 
be sent to the Biology Chair's Secretary: Mrs. Gini Kennings at: 
givan at scimail.uwaterloo.ca
         Review of applications will commence November 1, 2009, but 
applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. 
Anticipated starting date is on or after July 1, 2010.

http://www.biology.uwaterloo.ca/
http://ctn.uwaterloo.ca/