<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;
line-height:normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Junior Faculty Position
in Developmental Neuroscience:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University</span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;
line-height:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black">The
Department of Medical Social Sciences (MSS) at Northwestern University invites
applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in developmental
neuroscience.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>MSS </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">was <span style="color:black">established
in March 2009 under the direction of Dr. David Cella, to</span> provide a
unique interdisciplinary home for applied researchers who integrate biomedical
and social science approaches to improvement of health.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Thus, the candidate will be joining MSS at a
time of significant opportunity, as it forms its scientific direction.
Scientific themes of the Department center on measurement innovation and rapid
translation of basic discovery to application.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Because an interdisciplinary, collaborative orientation is a defining
element of the Department, MSS provides an ideal home for scholars whose work
is integrative and cuts across traditional content areas.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>MSS provides rich resources for conducting
neuroscientific investigation including multiple population-based and clinical
cohorts, <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>a developmental ERP laboratory,
biostatistical and health informatics cores, expertise in multi-level
assessment methods and collaborative relationships across Northwestern’s biomedical
and life sciences campuses<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>and its Interdepartmental
Neuroscience Program (for details about the Department and positions see<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><a href="http://www.mss.northwestern.edu">www.mss.northwestern.edu</a>).
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"><o:p> </o:p></span>We are seeking
candidates whose research focuses on human subjects involving the study of
clinical and/or at-risk populations and the measurement of neural processes. Of
particular interest are candidates with expertise in developmentally-sensitive task
development and neuroimaging techniques, including the use of ERPs during early
childhood with a focus on individual differences. The candidate will be
encouraged to draw on a number of ongoing large-scale studies of developmental
phenotypes and mechanisms of risk in early childhood as a springboard for
developing an independent program of research. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Candidates should have demonstrated scholarly
excellence, with an outstanding record of scholarly publication and exceptional
promise for developing an independent, extramurally-funded program of research.
Participation in Departmental training activities and University service are
also expected and valued.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Salary and
rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Start date is flexible for this
full-time, continuing position.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"><o:p> </o:p></span></b>Applications
will be considered until positions are filled, but for fullest consideration
applications should be received by September 30th. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Email letter of interest (reference position #
P-210-10), research statement, curriculum vitae, representative reprints and
names of three references to Search Chair, Laurie Wakschlag, Ph.D. c/o of Robin
Morrissey at <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><a href="mailto:mss@northwestern.edu">mss@northwestern.edu</a>.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri">Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States</span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><br></div></body></html>