Assistant Professor, Associate Professor in Computational Neuroscience

University of Maryland College Park; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications from individuals using computational approaches to study fundamental questions in neuroscience for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded independent research program in computational neuroscience, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.
• Commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an externally funded, independent research program in computational neuroscience.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience and quantitative biology.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and foster collaboration.

Skills

Computational neuroscience

External funding

Teaching experience

Open science

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), invites applications from individuals using computational approaches to study fundamental questions in neuroscience for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Computational neuroscience is defined broadly; research areas of interest include: biophysical and statistical modeling, computational neurogenetics, neural population codes, and the intersection of biological intelligence and AI ("NeuroAI"). Preference will be given to applicants with computational research programs that integrate experimental data (including multi-modal data) to address important issues in basic and translational neuroscience. This position is intended for applicants with research programs that have minimal or no wet lab components.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish and sustain a vigorous, externally funded, independent research program in computational neuroscience.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience and / or quantitative biology and contribute to larger campus initiatives in neuroscience, quantitative biology, and/or NeuroAI.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and contribute to a collaborative academic environment.

This position is part of a new Quantitative Biology Initiative in the Department of Biology supporting postdoctoral fellows and supports a new Predictive Biology Hub for Human and Environmental Health dedicated to fostering collaborative research and new educational programs in Quantitative Biology. Members of the Department work with colleagues across UMD, including in the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), the Brain and Behavior Institute (BBI), the UMD Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and the Institute for Systems Research (ISR). Faculty participate in a number of relevant graduate programs, including Neuroscience and Computational Science (NACS), Biological Sciences (BISI), Biophysics, and Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation (AMSC). The Department is also a stakeholder in providing undergraduate programs in Biological Sciences (BSCI) and Neuroscience (NEUR).

UMD is located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, which is home to major national institutions and medical centers (e.g., the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the National Institutes of Health) and proximate to the Rockville Biotech corridor.

Physical Demands: NA

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD is required at the time of appointment.

Preferences:

• A strong publication record and promise for, or a record of, external funding (commensurate with rank).
• Demonstrated commitment to or history of teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (commensurate with rank).
• Demonstrated commitment to or a history of conducting open and reproducible research in the field of computational neuroscience (commensurate with rank).
• Consistent with Departmental and University values, applicants would be committed to inclusive approaches to research, teaching, and mentoring.

Additional Job Details

Sponsorship Language:

UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter CV Statement of current and future research interests and research philosophy Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (including evidence of teaching excellence, if available) Contact information for three references

Best Consideration Date:

December 31, 2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes