Assistant Professor in Brain and Behavior

Joint tenure-track assistant professorship in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Neural Science in Arts & Science at New York University, studying the neural basis of cognition in humans. Research areas include, but are not limited to, attention, perception, decision making, memory and executive function; programmes that combine computational approaches with neuroimaging methods such as fMRI are preferred. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027, with an annual base salary range of $110,000 to $130,000. Review of applications begins November 15, 2026.

PhD, MD or equivalent, postdoctoral experience and a strong record of research in human neuroscience. Application: cover letter, CV, research statement (up to three pages), teaching statement (up to two pages), at least three representative publications and three recommendation letters.