Brandeis University, Biology Department
Program ID:
Brandeis-BIOL-BIOTT [#30961]
Program Title:
Assistant Professor in Biology and Neuroscience Program
Program Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Area:
Starting Date:
2026/07/01
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/22, listed until 2026/04/22)
(posted 2025/10/22, listed until 2026/04/22) Description:
Description
The Department of Biology and the Program in Neuroscience at Brandeis University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in academic year 2026-2027. We seek an individual working in the broad areas of cellular to circuits neuroscience. We especially welcome applicants using interdisciplinary approaches to span levels of analyses, with an emphasis on mammalian systems. Candidates must demonstrate a record of original achievement and a commitment to excellence in research, training, and teaching. The research environment at Brandeis is highly collaborative both within and between departments, and we seek colleagues who will complement and extend our existing strengths. Brandeis offers the opportunity to perform world-class research in the setting of a small liberal arts university, and has a thriving Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program with internationally recognized faculty and an outstanding graduate program. The campus is located 7 miles from Boston, and is part of the vibrant research community of the greater Boston area. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan including research accomplishments (3 pages), and a teaching statement. In addition to these materials, the applicant should have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025. This position is subject to funding approval. Applications should be submitted at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30961 Brandeis University is an excellent employer for the same reasons it is an outstanding university: its dedication to academic excellence and its commitment to inclusion, which sit at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but in expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the description.
Further Info:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Biology - MS 029
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Department of Biology - MS 029
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453