Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (BCS)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA
Full Time
The McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Department ofBrain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge MA, invite applicationsfor a faculty position at any level, but with a preference for atenure track Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027, or laterbased on mutual agreement. The McGovern Institute seeks someonewith a background in basic science, including but not limited tocell/molecular and/or systems neuroscience, with a strong focus ontranslational neuroscience in nonhuman animals. We have uniqueresources for creating and testing genetic models for braindisorders. A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or other relevant fieldsis required by the start of employment. Laboratory space will bewithin the McGovern Institute.
The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offers supportivementorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment forscientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. Faculty duties include conducting originalscholarly research, teaching courses at the graduate andundergraduate level in brain and cognitive sciences, and mentoringstudents. The normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.
We request that applications include:
(a) curriculum vitae
(b)research statement
(c) a teaching and mentoring plan
(d) broaderimpact statement
(e) three representative reprints or pre-prints
(f) three recommendations
The broader impact statement cancover topics including but not limited to service, contributions tothe university community, or other means of supporting theeducational environment. Both BCS and the McGovern Institute valuerigorous and replicable science. Applicants are encouraged todescribe how these values are reflected in their work to date andtheir future research plans.
The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment are $143,200 -$177,000 for a pre tenure position and $185,000 - $293,000 for atenured position. MIT provides pay ranges representing its goodfaith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay fora position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selectedcandidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but notlimited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, thecandidate's work experience and education/training, internal peerequity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay rangerepresents base pay only and does not include any other benefits orcompensation.
MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity andstrongly encourage applications from individuals from allidentities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receiveequitable consideration for employment based on their experienceand qualifications and will not be discriminated against on thebasis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteranstatus, or national or ethnic origin.
View MIT Policy on NonDiscrimination https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/70-general-employment-policies/71-nondiscrimination-and-non-retaliation and EEOC's Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf).
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactorybackground check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (orpending investigation) from prior employers.
