Assistant Professor – M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience

Overview

Assistant Professor – M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center, start date August 2026. Joint appointment with the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN). 50% teaching at CUNY, 50% research at CCN.

• Conduct an externally funded research program in computational cognitive neuroscience.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in cognitive neuroscience, computational methods, and statistics.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and summer students.
• Participate in department service, committee work, and program development.

• PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications and potential for external funding.
• Expertise in computational modeling, machine learning, or data science applied to cognitive neuroscience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and commitment to graduate mentorship.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Submit a single PDF containing CV, cover letter, research statement (cognitive neuroscience vision), teaching/mentorship philosophy, and three professional references to both CUNY and CCN.

Faculty salary $94,909‑$109,025/year (range increases to $98,231‑$112,841 on 9/1/26). Full‑time teaching relief at CUNY and access to CCN resources.

CUNY encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Equal employment opportunity and EEO/AA/Disability Employer statement included.

Open until filled. Review of applications begins January 15, 2026.