Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in computational neuroscience. We seek scholars developing biologically informed models of cognition driven by experimental data, with an interest in collaborating closely with experimental and clinical researchers.

This is a tenure-track position.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain external funding to support research.
• Commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship.
• Lead an independent research program; engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor; provide service.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program in computational neuroscience.
• Actively engage in collaborative research with other disciplines.
• Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide rank-appropriate service to the department and university.

Skills

External funding

Teaching & mentoring

Independent research

Collaborative research

Education

PhD or equivalent in Math/Stats/Neurosci

Job description

Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Job Description

Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with a focus on Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health

Category

Charles River Campus --> Faculty

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tracking Code

26599937921015

Posted Date

10/15/2026

Minimum Salary

$120,000.00

Maximum Salary

$140,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in computational neuroscience. We seek scholars developing biologically informed models of cognition driven by experimental data, with an interest in collaborating closely with experimental and clinical researchers. This position is part of BU's major investment in convergent research, bringing together bold ideas, deep expertise, and perspectives from across disciplines to take on society's most critical challenges. This is a tenure-track position.

We particularly emphasize candidates whose research will interact with other hires in the convergent search, including faculty in animal systems neuroscience, brain-computer interface, and clinical translational applications. Primary Appointment: Mathematics and Statistics. Potential Secondary Appointment: Biology, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering, Center for Systems Neuroscience, Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Engineering, Cognitive Neuroimaging Center, or Center for Brain Recovery.

The position is part of a University-wide cluster hire in Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health, which builds on BU's strength in Health Across the Lifespan. Spanning biology, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, health sciences, mathematics and statistics, and psychological and brain sciences, the cluster draws on BU's strengths in neuroscience, engineering, computation, and AI to pursue transformative research questions, advance our understanding of neural information processing, and develop new approaches to neurological and psychiatric disease.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is a vibrant and interdisciplinary research community whose faculty develop the mathematical, statistical, and computational foundations that drive discovery across the sciences. With strengths in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, dynamical systems, probability, machine learning, and mathematical modeling, the department provides an exceptional environment for researchers working at the intersection of quantitative science and human health. Faculty collaborate across the University to develop innovative methods for understanding the brain across multiple scales, from neural systems and cognition to population health and aging.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Required Skills

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Neuroscience, or a related field, demonstrated ability to obtain external funding to support their program of research and scholarship, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independent research program; actively engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor students; and provide rank-appropriate service to the department, university, and profession.

The salary allocated for these roles is $120,000 to $140,000. Final salary determination and rank placement will be based on the candidate's academic record, research background, years of qualifying experience, and a variety of other factors, including but not limited to licenses, specialty, departmental budgets, training and internal pay comparison. The stated hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Job Location

Boston, MA

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade

$120,000.00-$140,000.00