Assistant Professor Level or Higher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

The McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, Cambridge, invite applications for a faculty position at any level with a preference for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027 or later. The lab will be housed within the McGovern Institute.

Applicants should have a background in basic science, including cell/molecular and/or systems neuroscience, with a strong focus on translational neuroscience in nonhuman animals.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start of employment.
• Background in basic science including cell/molecular and/or systems neuroscience.
• Translational neuroscience in nonhuman animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research.
• Teach courses at graduate and undergraduate level in brain and cognitive sciences.
• Mentor students and contribute to a welcoming culture.

Skills

neuroscience

communication

mentoring

Education

PhD in neuroscience

PhD in biology

PhD in physics

PhD in electrical engineering

PhD in computer science

Job description

The McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Department of Brain and CognitiveSciences (BCS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in CambridgeMA, invite applications for a faculty position at any level, but with a preference for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027, or later based on mutual agreement. TheMcGovern Institute seeks someone with a background in basic science, including but notlimited to cell/molecular and/or systems neuroscience, with a strong focus ontranslational neuroscience in nonhuman animals. We have unique resources for creatingand testing genetic models for brain disorders. A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology,physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or other relevant field is required by thestart of employment. Laboratory space will be within the McGovern Institute.

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offers supportive mentorship to newfaculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to aninclusive, welcoming culture. Faculty duties include conducting original scholarlyresearch, teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in brain and cognitivesciences, and mentoring students. The normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.

We request that applications include: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring plan, (d) broader impact statement, (e) three representativereprints or pre-prints, and (f) three recommendations. The broader impact statement cancover topics including but not limited to service, contributions to the universitycommunity, or other means of supporting the educational environment. Both BCS and theMcGovern Institute value rigorous and replicable science. Applicants are encouraged todescribe how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans.

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment are $143,200 – $177,000 for a pretenure position and $185,000 – $293,000 for a tenured position. MIT provides pay rangesrepresenting its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for aposition at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will bebased on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position,the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, andapplicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does notinclude any other benefits or compensation.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourageapplications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicantswill receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience andqualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteranstatus, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination(https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/70-general-employment-policies/71-nondiscrimination-and-non-retaliation) and EEOC’s Know Your Rights(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf).

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check,including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prioremployers