Assistant Professor in Brain and Behavior

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science at New York University invites applications for a joint, tenure-track assistant professor position to study the neural basis of cognition. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027, pending budgetary and administrative approval.

We seek applicants with an outstanding record of research in human neuroscience. Examples of research areas include attention, perception, decision making, memory, or executive function.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Postdoctoral experience and a strong research record.
• Appointees will establish an independent program and contribute to teaching across undergrad/grad levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students across psychology.
• Collaborate across NYU departments and contribute to the broader scholarly community.

Skills

Neuroscience research

fMRI

Neural data analysis

Education

PhD or MD in a relevant field

Tools

Computational methods

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Psychology Department

Location

New York

Open Date

Oct 16, 2026

Description

The Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science in Arts & Science at New York University invites applications for a joint, tenure-track assistant professor position to study the neural basis of cognition. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027, pending budgetary and administrative approval. We seek applicants with an outstanding record of research in human neuroscience. Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to, attention, perception, decision making, memory, or executive function. Research programs that incorporate computational approaches and use neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI) are preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievement. Appointees will establish their own independent research program and contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Application Process

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