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Emory University · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking a postdoctoral teaching fellow in neuroscience and behavioral biology who will be responsible for teaching four courses per year and receive mentoring and professional development for a full-time faculty position.

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Responsibilities

Teach four courses per year, including an introductory neuroscience course (Neuroethology) and co-teaching a lab in behavioral neuroscience
Design topic courses in the candidate’s area of expertise for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students
Receive structured mentoring and professional development to prepare for a full-time faculty position
Receive training in inclusive pedagogy
Support research with undergraduate students and grant writing
Engage in the academic, social, and cultural life of Oxford College
Mentor undergraduate research students, collaborate on research projects with existing faculty, and/or conduct independent research

Qualification

Ph.D. in neuroscienceInquiry-based teaching strategiesStudent-centered learningMentoring undergraduate studentsCollaborating on research projects

Required

A recent Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline
The candidate must have the degree awarded no later than August 2026

Preferred

Candidates who wish to develop inquiry-based teaching strategies and student-centered learning
Candidates who may have already completed a research postdoctoral fellowship

Benefits

Structured mentoring
Professional development
Training in inclusive pedagogy
Support for research with undergraduate students
Grant writing
Opportunities to engage in the academic, social, and cultural life of Oxford College
Logistical and financial support

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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