Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Basic Sciences, Division of Neuroscience, at the level of ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR.

PHSU is a private, bilingual center of higher education located in the southern coastal city of Ponce in Puerto Rico.  PHSU has a dynamic research program that is currently undergoing a period of aggressive growth with the newly developed Ponce Research Institute, state of the art laboratories, and a well-established Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences.  The Institution currently receives ~$12 million per year in extramural research funds.  We have a state-of-the-art Biomedical Animal Resource Facility, a Behavioral Neuroscience Core Facility, newly constructed laboratories for the Neuroscience Division adjacent to the Animal Resource Facility, a Clinical Research Division, and a Molecular Core Facility.  We are seeking individuals with a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in Neuroscience or related disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an independent research program, which complements our existing strengths in behavioral neuroscience, neurophysiology, and clinical psychology.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to have a strong commitment to graduate and medical education and actively contribute to our existing collaborative environment. Competitive lab space, salary, and start-up funds are available to the successful candidate.  Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page summary of research plans, and names and addresses of three references to:

Aixa Ramos

Human Resources Department

Ponce Health Sciences University
P.O. Box 7004
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00732
E-mail: aramos@psm.edu

The Ponce Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.