Professorship in Neuroscience at Faculty of Psychology at the University Branch in Milan - #10524552

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

Veröffentlicht am 18.04.2024 Bewerbungsfrist 13.05.2024 Vollzeit-Stelle Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität Wien Mailand (Italien)

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

Einleitung The Faculty of Psychology at SFU is distinguished by its unique blend of natural science foundations and cultural and social sciences, precisely because our approach transcends traditional discipline boundaries, offering a comprehensive perspective on the science of psychology. At Sigmund Freud University, we adopt a comprehensive approach that considers various scientific methodologies and underscores their origins in diverse worldviews as well as the impacts of different historical, cultural and geopolitical contexts. This holistic perspective enriches our comprehension of psychological phenomena by seamlessly integrating scientific knowledge with a nuanced understanding of the intricacies of human experience across different social and cultural landscapes. According to its central strategic document, the development plan, the claim to scientific excellence in appointments, favourable research conditions, an excellent work environment and the promotion of young academics are among the primary guiding principles and objectives of the university.
Kennzahl SFU-MIL/04/05-1 Call for Professorship in Neuroscience at Faculty of Psychology – Milan Branch, Sigmund Freud University In full employment (permanent position)

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
• Initiating 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.