Assistant Professor, NeuroTechnology

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position jointly appointed between the Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The successful candidate will lead a high-impact, externally funded research program in neurotechnology and contribute to teaching in NI and BME.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field, with a track record of research excellence and leadership, and a commitment to mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Evidence of research excellence and leadership potential.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Establish a visible, externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor in NI and BME; supervise masters and Ph.D. students.
• Contribute to curricular innovation, including new neural technologies masters program.

Skills

Neurotechnology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Entrepreneurship

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Neuroscience Institute

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Sep 26, 2025

Description

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure-track position within the Neuroscience Institute. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position jointly appointed between the Neuroscience Institute (NI) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Appointments will be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor for scholars whose work advances neurotechnology. We are seeking candidates that fit our translational neurotechnology aspirations. Under the umbrella of “transforming neuro”, CMU’s NI and BME department place emphasis on neurocentric instrumentation, inference, and intervention. We are looking for candidates that fall in the broad area of neurotechnology for enabling intervention. Of particular interest are candidates that have a track record/ interest in human centric/clinical research as well as commercialization/entrepreneurship interest. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, collaborative environment spanning multiple departments at CMU, with its core strengths in robotics, machine learning and AI, cognitive and systems neuroscience, neurotechnology, data science, engineering, and biological sciences provide an exceptional platform for cross-disciplinary discovery and translation. Aspiring entrepreneurs will be supported by a variety of resources for entrepreneurship education, engagement, and collaboration. Responsibilities include establishing a visible, externally funded research program; teaching and mentoring in NI and BME; recruiting and supervising both masters and Ph.D. students; and contributing to curricular innovation, including emerging initiatives, such as a new masters program in neural technologies.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field; evidence of research excellence and potential for leadership; and a commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring.

Application Process

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Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.