Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a focus on Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health
Posted Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts, United States
Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Systems Neuroscience, Department of Biology or Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a focus on Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health
Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience, Ethology and tenured/tenure-track faculty position at Boston University
Apply by Monday, Nov 30
Closing time not stated; check the source.
Boston, United States
About
Investigate how neural circuits generate and regulate behaviour in model organisms. The search emphasizes large-scale measurements and perturbations of neural activity, molecular tools, functional recording and complex behaviours in naturalistic environments. The successful scholar joins Biology or Psychological and Brain Sciences, develops independent research and teaches and mentors students. Priority review is 15 November 2026.
Topics
- neural circuits
- behaviour
- model organisms
- large-scale measurements
- neural activity
- molecular tools
- functional recording
- complex behaviours
- naturalistic environments
- Psychological and Brain Sciences
Requirements
PhD or equivalent in biology, neuroscience, psychology or a related field; ability to develop externally funded research and teach.
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