MIT Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Brain Sciences

Contexte

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is inviting applications for a faculty position within its Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The position is open at the Assistant Professor level or higher, with a preference for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, and is expected to begin on 1 July 2027 or later by mutual agreement.

The opportunity is aimed at researchers with expertise in neuroscience and related scientific disciplines, particularly those working in translational neuroscience involving nonhuman animals. The McGovern Institute and MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences are seeking a scientist with a background in basic science, including areas such as cellular and molecular neuroscience or systems neuroscience.

The successful candidate will have access to laboratory space within the McGovern Institute and MIT’s resources for developing and testing genetic models of brain disorders. The position provides an opportunity to conduct independent research while contributing to teaching and student mentorship within the department.

Missions et responsabilités

• Conduct original scholarly research.
• Teach courses in brain and cognitive sciences (normal teaching commitment is 1.5 subjects per year).
• Mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic community and support the educational environment.

Profil recherché

• Hold a PhD in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science or another relevant discipline by the start of employment.
• Demonstrate a strong research background appropriate for a faculty appointment and an interest in developing an independent programme of scholarly research.
• Ability to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentor students.
• Expertise in neuroscience and related scientific disciplines, with a strong focus on translational neuroscience in nonhuman animals.
• Background in basic science, including cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, brain disorders and genetic models, physics, electrical engineering, computer science or another appropriate field.
• Commitment to rigorous and replicable science, explaining how these principles are reflected in previous research and future research programmes.

Conditions et avantages

• Tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment starting 1 July 2027 or later.
• Access to laboratory space within the McGovern Institute and MIT’s resources for developing and testing genetic models.
• Mentorship for new faculty members and an environment intended to support scientific research and collaboration.
• Base salary ranges for a nine-month academic appointment: Pre-tenure position: US$143,200–US$177,000; Tenured position: US$185,000–US$293,000 (base pay excluding additional benefits or other compensation).
• Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of a background check, including verification of misconduct findings or pending investigations from previous employers.
• MIT is an equal opportunity employer considering qualified applicants based on experience and qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.

Dossier de candidature

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Publication list
• Up to five representative publications
• Broader Impact Statement
• Three reference letters (submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline by reference writers)

Comment postuler

Interested researchers should review the full position description and submit their application through the official AcademicJobsOnline application portal for the MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences position. Applicants must add their referees to the application system and instruct the system to send the relevant letter-request notifications.

Completed applications should be submitted by midnight Eastern Standard Time on 1 December 2026 (listed as 2 December 2026 at 6:59 a.m. Zimbabwe Time on AcademicJobsOnline). Applicants should ensure all required reference letters and supporting documents are completed through the online system before the deadline.