Wilczynski-GRA Future Faculty Fellowship
Georgia State University is pleased to announce a call for applicants for the Wilczynski-Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Future-Faculty Fellowship Program. Appointments will be made at the Postdoctoral level. This program recognizes the need to support high-caliber future faculty researchers. The program aims to develop neuroscience scholars for possible tenure-track appointments at Georgia State University and other research universities. Fellows will be supported for up to 3 years with a competitive salary, plus full benefits. Fellows will function as mentored investigators pursuing research in strategically selected areas that capitalize on resident strengths in the Neuroscience Institute and the Departments participating in the GSU Brains and Behavior Program and leverage intellectual and infrastructural resources. Fellows will be matched with a team of co-mentors and will have opportunities for professional development (e.g., training in grant writing, lab management, pedagogy, mentoring, etc.) specifically designed to address areas for professional development in their CVs and provide the targeted support needed to successfully transition into an independent faculty role. In addition to access to the mentors’ laboratories, Fellows will be provided with independent laboratory space and annual seed funds of $30,000 to support independent research. There will be opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and co-mentor graduate student(s) in their research program.
Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline, a demonstrated capacity to publish high-impact peer-reviewed research, and a demonstrated research agenda that aligns with or complements areas of strength in the Neuroscience Institute and/or Brains & Behavior faculty/departments. Preferred qualifications include two years of prior postdoctoral experience in the Neuroscience field and demonstrated interest and aptitude for collaborating across fields and disciplines. Georgia State, the largest university in Georgia, is an enterprising R-1 university located in the heart of downtown Atlanta that enrolls and graduates one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. Interested candidates should submit their (1) CV, (2) a research statement, (3) a statement of fit for the position that includes (a) how their research interests complement existing research strengths at Georgia State University, including identification of potential faculty mentors and (b) a rationale for why additional mentorship and training are needed at this stage to support their transition to research independence and enhance their competitiveness on the academic job market, and (4) contact information (name, email, and phone number) for three potential references to be contacted by the search committee.
Evaluation of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled with a negotiable start date. Applicant materials and/or questions about the program or intent to submit an application should be directed to WilczynskiGRAFellows@gsu.edu. Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. It continues to be the policy of the University to implement affirmative action and equal opportunity for all employees, students, contractors, consultants and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, gender, transgender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability. Interested applicants should apply here.
The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) invites applicants for a full-time tenure-
track Assistant Professor position in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE with an anticipated start
date in early August 2026.
Candidates with lines of laboratory research in any area of Neuroscience are
encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research programs synergize with
existing departmental strengths in chemosensation, learning and memory, neuroendocrinology, and the
neurobiology of motivated behavior.
FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activities) university and ranks in the top 25 of
National Public Universities (US News & World Reports). Departmental faculty benefit from an outstanding
research infrastructure with a fully staffed electronics and machine shop, modern laboratories, and ample
vivarium space. Neuroscience faculty have access to a range of core equipment and shared resources
including surgical suites, confocal and electron microscopes, well-equipped molecular facilities, and
more (see https://www.neuro.fsu.edu/rsrc/cores). Departmental faculty enjoy a collegial atmosphere with
strong mentoring support for junior faculty and a favorable teaching load, and a high level of research
activity. More information about our department and the Program in Neuroscience can be found at
www.psy.fsu.edu and www.neuro.fsu.edu. FSU is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where
residents have access to a broad range of amenities and an abundance of regional springs, parks, bike
trails, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
Faculty are expected to maintain a strong research program, to train and mentor graduate and
undergraduate neuroscience students, and to strive for excellence in teaching neuroscience courses
through the Department of Psychology. A doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an
accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field is required.
To apply, go to http://www.jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 61204) and submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, (5) a list (with online access links) highlighting up to four
peer-reviewed papers, and (6) the names and contact information for up to 3 individuals who would be
willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Application review will begin on October 30, 2025 and
continue until the position is filled.
Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Adam Dewan, Search Chair, at dewan@psy.fsu.edu.
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