MIT Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Brain and Cognitive Sciences 2027

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for a faculty position within the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences 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 appointment, to begin on 1 July 2027 or later by mutual agreement. The role includes independent research and teaching responsibilities, with a focus on translational neuroscience and related disciplines.

Competitive salary; benefits; research space and resources; mentoring and teaching opportunities.

Applicants must hold a PhD in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science or another relevant discipline by the start of employment.

Submit materials online via the AcademicJobsOnline portal (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, publications, references).