Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences

Overview

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) located in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a faculty position at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates whose research uses experimental methods in non-human animal subjects to understand how mechanisms of the brain give rise to the mind. These methods could include ethology, neurophysiology, optogenetics, and connectomics. We are especially interested in researchers whose work spans multiple levels of analysis and includes the use of modern computational tools.

Successful applicants are expected to develop and lead an independent, internationally recognized research program, and to teach courses in brain science and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty also engage in the intellectual life of the department through seminars, colloquia, symposia, and similar events, and shape the work of the department through committee service. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. A PhD in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant field is required by the start of employment.

Located on the main MIT campus in Cambridge, MA, BCS offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. MIT offers a generous range of benefits and resources to promote the health and well-being of MIT faculty members and their families in support of work-life balance, housing, and childcare.

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