Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences

448 22653
Position ID:
MIT-BCS-AP23 [#22653]
Position Title: 
Assistant Professor level or higher
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Cellular and Molecular Biology / Cellular and Molecular Biology
Appl Deadline:
2022/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/10/01, finished 2023/04/03, listed until 2023/09/15)
Position Description:
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*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory (PILM) (http://picower.mit.edu) at MIT in collaboration with the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences (BCS) (http://bcs.mit.edu) is looking to hire a tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level or higher. The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offer supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. Applications from under-represented groups will be given strong consideration.

The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory is broadly interested in the brain and we strongly encourage applications from creative candidates whose research includes (but is not limited to) the study of mechanisms of brain function, plasticity, development, and/or disease at the molecular, cellular, circuit and/or systems level using cutting edge neurogenetic, molecular, electrophysiological, computational, or imaging technologies. We are especially interested in researchers who can bring diverse perspectives or innovative methods.

Successful applicants are expected to develop and lead independent, internationally recognized research programs and to share in our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education by teaching courses and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. PhD must be completed by start day of employment and some postdoctoral training is preferred.

As part of our commitment to rigorous and replicable science, applicants are encouraged to describe how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans including, but not limited to rigor in reporting, data sharing, and biological variables.

Please submit application materials – cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests and representative reprints – online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22653. In addition, candidates should provide a statement regarding their views on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past and current contributions as well as their vision and plans for the future in these areas. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted online. All application materials are due by midnight (EST) on December 1, 2022.

The MIT School of Science also offers a range of direct services and resources to promote the health and well-being of MIT faculty members and their families in support of work-life balance and childcare.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication list
  • Diversity Statement
  • Up to Three Representative Publications
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
www.bcs.mit.edu
email address
 
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Building 46-2005
Cambridge, MA 02139