Assistant Professor, University of Valparaíso, Chile

Assistant Professor 

Genetics and Development of the Nervous System

Universidad de Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile

Tenure Track Position

 Description & 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 particularly 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. 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. Female candidates will be given preference.

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