Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience & Teaching

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience, starting September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a highly interactive community of neuroscientists working with human subjects and animal models.

Responsibilities include establishing an externally funded research program, publishing in high‑impact journals, and teaching and mentoring undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline.
• Strong record of research quality and productivity including peer-reviewed publications.
• Current, or strong promise of securing, an externally funded research program.
• Demonstrated postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program.
• Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate across CNS community and campus.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Externally funded research

Publish in high-impact journals

Collaborative teaching/mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience, starting September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a highly interactive community of neuroscientists working with human subjects and animal models.

Responsibilities include establishing an externally funded research program, publishing in high‑impact journals, and teaching and mentoring undergraduate and