Sarlo-Ekman Endowed Chair in the Study of Human Emotion

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO invites applications for the Sarlo-Ekman Endowed Chair in the Study of Human Emotion. This hard-money position would be filled at an academic rank commensurate with experience (Assistant to Full Professor level), and could begin on July 1, 2010 or thereafter. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, and advanced training or experience in conducting basic research in the study of human emotion. Although the emphasis is on basic emotion research, research opportunities in psychiatry, neurology and neuroscience are available. The Sarlo-Ekman Endowed Chair provides a support budget.

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Applicants should submit their application electronically—including CV, statement of research interest, brief statement of contributions to teaching and/or educational programs, three representative journal articles, and three letters of reference—to Ricardo Muñoz, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Astrid Prackatzsch at astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu.


Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.