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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. Application Instructions 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. Compensation and Benefits 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. Diversity Commitment CUNY encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Equal employment opportunity and EEO/AA/Disability Employer statement included. Closing Date Open until filled. Review of applications begins January 15, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr City University of New York