Professorship in Neuroscience at Faculty of Psychology at the University Branch in Milan

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Sigmund Freud University

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

13 May 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Teaching

As our new Full-Professor, you will be participating in teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Psychology in the domains relevant to Neuroscience. The courses include extensive lectures, smaller seminars, and individual supervision of research internships and thesis projects, as well as general coordination and administrative tasks.

Research

In Neuroscience at SFU, the research neuronal structures serves as a window through which psychological phenomena are identified and analysed in terms of its complex interplay with societal and historical conditions. The ideal candidates demonstrates experience in conducting research on neural and synaptic plasticity, either on human subjects or animal models. We value individuals with a track record of designing and executing innovative experiments in this area, utilising sophisticated methodologies to ensure findings have real-world relevance and impact.

The core tasks include:

• Representation of the subject in research and teaching
• Promoting young academics and supervising theses on all levels (bachelor, master, PhD)
• Implementation of basic and specified lectures in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes of psychology as well as participation in the doctoral program (PhD Psychology)
• Participation in university management
• Developing research strategies and spearheading future research projects at the Milan department within the Faculty of Psychology
• nitiating and contributing to the acquisition of significant external research funding to further enrich the research profile at the Milan department within the Faculty of Psychology

Specific Requirements:

• MSc in Neuroscience or Psychology
• PhD title in Physiology or Neurobiology
• Excellent research qualification in the field of neuroscience conducted on both human and animal models proven by internationally competitive research and publication performance, specifically on the topics of field of neural and synaptic plasticity on human or animal model, as well as psychiatric disorders, psychotherapy and neuroscience on human or animal models
• Relevant experience in university teaching and highly significant expertise in the field of neuroscience
• Clinical experience in the field of psychiatry or psychotherapy treatments
• Leadership skills, communication skills and excellent teamwork skills
• A clear vision on future developments in the respective fields of research
• An extensive national and international academic network
• Fluent written and spoken knowledge of the Italian language, English skills additionally required

It is required that the future full-professor will move their work centre to Milan, Italy (including a close work relation with the Faculty of Psychology in Vienna).

The university aims to increase the proportion of women in scientific staff, especially in management functions, and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Women are given priority with equal qualifications. People with disabilities or chronic diseases who meet the required qualifications are expressly invited to apply. The university particularly welcomes applications from people with a migration background.

In your application, please include:

1. Letter of motivation, including reasons for applying to SFU
2. Detailed curriculum vitae (tabular format)
3. List of your teaching activities/teaching experiences
4. List of your published works
5. Proof of your academic degrees (including degree certificates)
6. Evidence of additional academic achievements
7. Presentation of your current research focus (maximum 1 A4 page)
8. Quantitative research indicators (H-index and number of citations according to Web of Science and Google Scholar, third-party funding)
9. List of third-party funded projects

Submitting all relevant parts of the application as indicated above is a necessary condition for your valid application. For further information regarding the content of your application please contact the Head of the Dean’s office, Faculty of Psychology, Mag. Peter Lasinger ([email protected] ).

There is no entitlement to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred in relation to the admission process.

The application deadline is May 13th 2024.

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Sigmund Freud Private University

Country

Other European Organisations

Where to apply

Website

https://www.sfu.ac.at/en/job-announcement/professorship-in-neuroscience-at-facu…

Contact

City

Vienna

Website

https://www.sfu.ac.at

Street

Freudplatz 1

Postal Code

1020

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED