| The Wu Tsai Institute (WTI), a new university-wide neuroscience initiative at Yale University, invites applications for multiple endowed faculty positions at any rank to begin July 2022. The mission of WTI is to understand human cognition and explore human potential by sparking interdisciplinary inquiry. We seek outstanding scholars who will advance this mission across scales, species, and methods from a broad range of disciplines, including (but not limited to) neuroscience, biology, psychology, cognitive science, data science, computer science, and engineering. Preference will be given to candidates whose research bridges across disciplines. Successful candidates will receive tenure-track or tenured appointment(s) in one or more departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and/or School of Medicine. Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) at time of hire. We are dedicated to hiring, mentoring, and advocating for colleagues who will foster equity and excellence in our community through their research, teaching, and service. Plans to promote these values should be an integral part of the application, backed by a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in educational, work, and research environments. Women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Instructions Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit the following materials through: http://apply.interfolio.com/93019 - Application Form – Indicate your desired level of appointment (Assistant, Associate, Full), WTI Centers of interest, and broad area(s) of research. Research Contributions – Describe your most significant scientific discoveries and accomplishments to date. (2 pages max, including optional figures and references) - Research Plans – Describe the focus and goals of your future research program in a resource-rich environment like WTI; discuss how this vision aligns with the mission of WTI to understand cognition. (2 pages max, including optional figures and references) - Mentoring and Teaching – Describe your philosophy, experience, and plans for mentoring and teaching students. (1 page max) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Describe your understanding of the challenges facing historically underrepresented groups in science, as well as your experience, commitment, and ideas for addressing these inequities. (1 page max) - Curriculum Vitae – Include your most recent CV with links to publications (or website). |