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Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a focus on Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health

Job Description
Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a focus on Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health

Category
Charles River Campus --> Faculty
Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Tracking Code
26599937931015
Posted Date
10/15/2026
Minimum Salary
$115,000.00
Maximum Salary
$130,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in human cognitive neuroscience. We seek scholars with strong quantitative and computational expertise and a foundational understanding of neuroanatomy and systems neuroscience. This position is part of BU's major investment in https://www.bu.edu/convergent-research/, bringing together bold ideas, deep expertise, and perspectives from across disciplines to take on society's most critical challenges.

The position is part of a University-wide cluster hire in Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health, which builds on BU's strength in https://www.bu.edu/convergent-research/health/. Spanning biology, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, health sciences, mathematics and statistics, and psychological and brain sciences, the cluster hire draws on BU's strengths in neuroscience, engineering, computation, and AI to pursue transformative research questions, advance our understanding of neural information processing, and develop new approaches to neurological and psychiatric disease.

This position within the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University will sit in the Brain, Behavior and Cognition program, which has strong ties to the undergraduate and graduate neuroscience training programs, the Center for Systems Neuroscience, and Cognitive Neuroimaging Center. The ideal candidate will be working in human cognitive neuroscience with a strong quantitative and computational background, and solid foundational understanding of neuroanatomy and systems neuroscience. The ideal candidate will also make use of the shared research infrastructure in the Cognitive Neuroimaging Center. We also note that there are numerous 'big data' initiatives within cognitive neuroscience, and this hire could contribute to the convergent theme of https://www.bu.edu/convergent-research/ai-data-science/ We particularly emphasize candidates whose research will interact with other hires in the convergent search, including faculty in computational neuroscience, brain-computer interface, clinical rehabilitation applications and animal systems neuroscience.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Required Skills

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field, the ability to obtain external funding to support their program of research and scholarship, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independent research program; actively engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor students; and provide rank-appropriate service to the department, university, and profession.

The salary allocated for these roles is $115,000 to $130,000. Final salary determination and rank placement will be based on the candidate's academic record, research background, years of qualifying experience, and a variety of other factors, including but not limited to licenses, specialty, departmental budgets, training and internal pay comparison. The stated hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide a personal statement that describes their interest in both the convergent area of Advancing Brain and Cognitive Health and the department; curriculum vitae; a research statement describing their research interests and experience; a teaching and mentoring statement detailing their approach to teaching and mentoring in an inclusive and diverse learning environment; and letters of recommendation from 3 references at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32913

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of November 15. Applications will close November 30.

Only applications submitted via the above AJO link will be reviewed.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $115,000.00-$130,000.00

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9900458

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