Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. The appointment begins July 1, 2027 or as soon thereafter as possible, with a normal teaching load of 1.5 courses per year and responsibilities across research, teaching, and mentoring.

Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, psychology, physics, electrical engineering, computer

Qualifications

• PhD required by the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in brain and cognitive sciences.
• Mentor students.
• Normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

PhD in neuroscience

PhD in biology

PhD in cognitive science

PhD in psychology

PhD in physics

PhD in electrical engineering

PhD in computer science

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, MA Full Time

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at theMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in CambridgeMA, invites applications for a faculty position at the level oftenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2027, or as soonthereafter as possible. We are conducting a search across all areasof brain and cognitive science, potentially including computation,cognitive science, or experimental neuroscience. A PhD degree inneuroscience, biology, cognitive science, psychology, physics,electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant fieldis required by the start of employment.

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offers supportvientmentorship to junior faculty, an exceptional environment forscientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive,welcoming culture. Faculty duties include conducting originalscholarly research, teaching courses at the graduate andundergraduate level in brain and cognitive sciences, and mentoringstudents. The normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the AssistantProfessor rank is $143,200 to $154,000. MIT provides pay rangesrepresenting its good faith estimate of what the Institutereasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting.The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be basedon factors such as (but not limited to) the scope andresponsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experienceand education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legalrequirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does notinclude any other benefits or compensation.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourageapplications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration foremployment based on their experience and qualifications and willnot be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion,disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or nationalor ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC'sKnow Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of asatisfactory background check, including verifying any finding ofmisconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.