Society for Neuroscience
Overview
Assistant Professor position at the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates whose research uses experimental methods in non-human animal subjects to understand how mechanisms of the brain give rise to the mind. Methods may include ethology, neurophysiology, optogenetics, and connectomics. We are especially interested in researchers whose work spans multiple levels of analysis and includes the use of modern computational tools.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an independent, internationally recognized research program.
Teach courses in brain science and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Engage in the intellectual life of the department through seminars, colloquia, symposia, and similar events.
Contribute to the department through committee service.
Support a diverse and inclusive academic environment; candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
PhD in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant field by the start of employment.
About MIT and Faculty Expectations Located on the main MIT campus in Cambridge, MA, BCS offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. MIT provides a generous range of benefits to promote the health and well-being of faculty and families, including support for work-life balance, housing, and childcare.
Application Process
Submit materials online at the online portal:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30586 . Include a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, statement of research, a teaching and mentoring plan, a broader impact statement, and up to five representative reprints. The broader impact statement may cover service, contributions to the university community, or other means of supporting the educational environment.
Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online.
To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by midnight (EST) on December 1, 2025.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is $140,000 – $156,000. MIT provides pay ranges as a good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at posting. Final pay will be based on factors including responsibilities, experience, education/training, internal equity, and legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay and does not include other benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT Policy on Non-Discrimination and the EEOC Know Your Rights.
Background Check Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check, including verification of findings of misconduct or pending investigations from prior employers.
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Assistant Professor position at the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates whose research uses experimental methods in non-human animal subjects to understand how mechanisms of the brain give rise to the mind. Methods may include ethology, neurophysiology, optogenetics, and connectomics. We are especially interested in researchers whose work spans multiple levels of analysis and includes the use of modern computational tools.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an independent, internationally recognized research program.
Teach courses in brain science and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Engage in the intellectual life of the department through seminars, colloquia, symposia, and similar events.
Contribute to the department through committee service.
Support a diverse and inclusive academic environment; candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
PhD in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant field by the start of employment.
About MIT and Faculty Expectations Located on the main MIT campus in Cambridge, MA, BCS offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. MIT provides a generous range of benefits to promote the health and well-being of faculty and families, including support for work-life balance, housing, and childcare.
Application Process
Submit materials online at the online portal:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30586 . Include a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, statement of research, a teaching and mentoring plan, a broader impact statement, and up to five representative reprints. The broader impact statement may cover service, contributions to the university community, or other means of supporting the educational environment.
Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online.
To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by midnight (EST) on December 1, 2025.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is $140,000 – $156,000. MIT provides pay ranges as a good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at posting. Final pay will be based on factors including responsibilities, experience, education/training, internal equity, and legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay and does not include other benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT Policy on Non-Discrimination and the EEOC Know Your Rights.
Background Check Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check, including verification of findings of misconduct or pending investigations from prior employers.
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