Universidad de Valparaiso Chile - Assistant Professor in Genetics and Development of the Nervous System

Description and Details:

The Institute of Neuroscience in the Faculty of Science, University of Valparaiso is looking to expand its research program in the area of Genetics and Development of the Nervous System including comparative genomics related to development and evolution of the nervous system. We are specifically interested in candidates using zebrafish (and/or other fish species) as a model system. The successful candidate is expected to develop an extramurally funded research program, participate in the department’s Ph.D. program in Neuroscience, and contribute to excellence in training of graduate and undergraduate students. Because of the requirements of the job opening, only female candidates will be considered. We expect that the successful candidate will have a research program that complements the current research in genetics and development in the Institute of Neuroscience/ Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience of Valparaiso.

https://cinv.uv.cl/

Qualifications:

PhD in Biology or a related field, Postdoctoral Experience

Closing Date: Applications must be received on or before Tuesday March 25, 2025

To Apply:

To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) three letters of recommendation, to:

Dr. Kathleen Whitlock
Chair, Search Committee
kathleen.whitlock@uv.cl