Tenure-Track Brain & Behavior Scientist (Cognition, fMRI)

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

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.