Society for Neuroscience
Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience
Society for Neuroscience, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience
Employer:
University of Cincinnati, Department of Biological Sciences
Location:
Uptown (Main) Campus, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary:
Competitive salary
Closing date:
Nov 14, 2025
Job Details The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience with research areas including, but not limited to:
Modeling and method development for analyzing nervous system function
Computation and function of sensory systems and their interactions
Theoretical analysis of neural and behavioral processes
Modeling of neural circuits underlying behavior
Information processing and computational principles in neurons and neural circuits
The use of robotics, big data, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence in research
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC is a Carnegie 1 institution that combines research prowess with a vibrant urban setting. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio, and is a key part of the Cincinnati Innovation District.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a collaborative research community with foci in Sensory Biology and Behavior, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Physiology, and Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation. This position will interact with and complement these departmental research foci and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and College of Medicine.
As a 200‑year‑old public R1 research university, UC strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its faculty and offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Duties for this position include:
Developing and maintaining an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in computational neuroscience in the applicant's area of expertise.
Teaching existing and/or developing new courses such as neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Direct supervision of MS and PhD students, ensuring progress in research and development of dissertation projects.
Participating in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession, including serving on committees and contributing to the development of biology‑related programs.
Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:
A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise in computational neuroscience as demonstrated by at least two peer‑reviewed publications.
Six (6) months of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:
Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents.
Robust retirement plans with UC contributions of 14‑18% of salary.
Generous time‑off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
Flexible spending accounts and professional development opportunities.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Acceptable documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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University of Cincinnati, Department of Biological Sciences
Location:
Uptown (Main) Campus, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary:
Competitive salary
Closing date:
Nov 14, 2025
Job Details The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience with research areas including, but not limited to:
Modeling and method development for analyzing nervous system function
Computation and function of sensory systems and their interactions
Theoretical analysis of neural and behavioral processes
Modeling of neural circuits underlying behavior
Information processing and computational principles in neurons and neural circuits
The use of robotics, big data, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence in research
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC is a Carnegie 1 institution that combines research prowess with a vibrant urban setting. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio, and is a key part of the Cincinnati Innovation District.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a collaborative research community with foci in Sensory Biology and Behavior, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Physiology, and Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation. This position will interact with and complement these departmental research foci and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and College of Medicine.
As a 200‑year‑old public R1 research university, UC strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its faculty and offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Duties for this position include:
Developing and maintaining an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in computational neuroscience in the applicant's area of expertise.
Teaching existing and/or developing new courses such as neuroscience, computational biology and/or biological statistics at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Direct supervision of MS and PhD students, ensuring progress in research and development of dissertation projects.
Participating in relevant service to the department, college, university, and profession, including serving on committees and contributing to the development of biology‑related programs.
Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:
A PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise in computational neuroscience as demonstrated by at least two peer‑reviewed publications.
Six (6) months of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:
Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents.
Robust retirement plans with UC contributions of 14‑18% of salary.
Generous time‑off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
Flexible spending accounts and professional development opportunities.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Acceptable documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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