Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in behavioral neuroscience to begin September 1, 2027. We seek a scientist focusing on mechanistic brain–behavior relationships relevant to mental and brain health, with preference for systems- and circuit-based approaches, plasticity, and translational models of psychopathology.

All offers are contingent on a background check.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related field.
• Strong background in mechanistic brain–behavior research.
• Expertise in quantitative methods and data analysis.

Skills

Behavioral neuroscience

Quantitative methods

Data analysis

Neural circuits

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Tools

In vivo optogenetics

Single-cell imaging

Genomics/epigenomics

Computational AI modeling

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in behavioral neuroscience at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level to begin September 1, 2027. We seek a scientist whose research program focuses on mechanistic explanations of brain–behavior relationships relevant to mental and brain health. Area of specialization is open, with preference for researchers working on systems- and circuit-based approaches, developmental or experience-dependent plasticity, and/or translationally relevant models of psychopathology (e.g., anxiety, stress-related disorders, addiction, or other mental health conditions). Research programs that complement and bridge directly to existing departmental strengths are especially encouraged. Expertise in advanced neurobiological and quantitative methods—such as electrophysiology, in vivo optogenetics and single-cell imaging, neuropharmacology, genomics or epigenomics, or computational and AI-based modeling of neural–behavioral data is welcome.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual’s education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Ranges represent full-time 9- or 12- month base salaries.

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