The Brain Institute in Natal (Instituto do Cérebro – ICe) of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology at the Assistant Professor level. The announcement and the application form can be found under the “Concursos abertos” section on the homepage of the Human Resource Management System. Click on the link, go to the page and select “Edital(is) nº 055 (Magistério Superior)”.
The application period is from August 12th to August 30th, 2024. Non-Portuguese speaking candidates should contact the Brain Institute for assistance with their application at grace@neuro.ufrn.br or kschmidt@neuro.ufrn.br. The selection process includes a written exam, didactic exam, defense of memorial and professional activities project, as well as proof of titles. Evaluations are scheduled from November 24th to December 13th, 2024. Candidates can use either Portuguese or English in the contest.
The position offers an initial monthly salary of R$ 11,481.64 (about 2,000 USD) and benefits such as 13 salaries per year and 45 days of paid vacation. The position will be tenured by the Federal Government with a single confirmatory evaluation three years after hiring. UFRN encourages applications from foreign researchers. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline, demonstrate excellence in research, and have a strong commitment to teaching.
UFRN is a leading university in Natal, a tropical paradise in northeastern Brazil, with a strong commitment to research and education. The ICe seeks candidates who conduct research in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience to address major challenges in Neurobiology. Successful candidates are expected to establish an internationally recognized research program, teach in graduate and undergraduate courses, interact with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and be active members of the ICe’s faculty.
The ICe is a vibrant community of faculty, postdocs, students, and staff who significantly contribute to UFRN’s science community. Current research includes cognitive and systems neuroscience, molecular and cell neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and applied neurosciences. The ICe is a stakeholder of the Bioinformatics Center and has close interactions with the University Hospital Onofre Lopes, the Institute for Tropical Medicine, and the Digital Metropolis Institute of UFRN.
More information about the ICe is available at ICe Website.