Assistant Professor, Computational Neuroscience & ML

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Kempner Institute invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding candidates whose work advances both HMS and Harvard University and who will establish a joint laboratory program at both campuses.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent and have a strong record in machine learning, mathematical modelling, and theoretical neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent graduate degree required.
• First faculty position; applicants should be early-career researchers.
• Strong background in computational neuroscience with ML and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Establish a dual HMS and Harvard unit laboratory focused on computational neuroscience.
• Lead high-impact research using machine learning and mathematical modelling.
• Teach and mentor graduate and medical students across affiliated institutions.

Skills

Computational neuroscience

Machine learning

Mathematical modelling

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Kempner Institute invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding candidates whose work advances both HMS and Harvard University and who will establish a joint laboratory program at both campuses.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent and have a strong record in machine learning, mathematical modelling, and theoretical neuroscience.