Tenure-Track/Tenured Computational Neuroscience Professor

Society for Neuroscience; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in computational neuroscience at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role emphasizes independent, externally funded research in computational neuroscience with minimal wet-lab components.

The successful candidate will establish a vigorous program, teach across neuroscience and quantitative biology, and engage in collegial service within the department and across campus initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD required at time of appointment.
• Research program in computational neuroscience with external funding potential.
• Ability to teach across neuroscience and quantitative biology.
• Commitment to inclusive mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an externally funded independent research program in computational neuroscience.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience and quantitative biology.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and contribute to a collaborative academic environment.
• Contribute to NeuroAI initiatives and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Computational neuroscience

Biophysical modeling

Statistical modeling

Teaching

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in computational neuroscience at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role emphasizes independent, externally funded research in computational neuroscience with minimal wet-lab components.

The successful candidate will establish a vigorous program, teach across neuroscience and quantitative biology, and engage in collegial service within the department and across campus initiatives