Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Society for Neuroscience; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in computational neuroscience in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. We seek scholars developing biologically informed cognitive models driven by experimental data, with collaboration with experimental and clinical researchers.

This hire is part of BU’s convergent research initiative and the Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health cluster.

Job description

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 investment in convergent research and a University-wide cluster hire in Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health (Health Across the Lifespan).

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 Department of Mathematics & Statistics is a vibrant and interdisciplinary research community. 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.

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Applications close November 30th, 2026. The salary allocated for these roles is $120,000 to $140,000.

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.

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