Assistant Professor in Brain and Behavior

A ssistant Professor in Brain and Behavior
Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science
New York University Arts & Science

The Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science in Arts & Science at New York University invites applications for a joint, tenure-track assistant professor position to study the neural basis of cognition. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027, pending budgetary and administrative approval. We seek applicants with an outstanding record of research in human neuroscience. Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to, attention, perception, decision making, memory, or executive function. Research programs that incorporate computational approaches and use neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI) are preferred.

Candidates should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievement. Appointees will establish their own independent research program and contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.

To apply, please follow the Interfolio link ().

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For questions or additional information, please contact Professor Catherine Hartley at View email address on us.fitly.work . Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026.

The electronic application should include:

• Cover letter that includes a brief summary of your most significant research accomplishments
• Curriculum vitae
• Concise research statement (no more than three pages) that describes (a) your experience and qualifications and (b) your goals and vision for an independent research program, including possible links to the NYU research community.
• Three recommendation letters, submitted by the referees through Interfolio dossier services
• Copies of at least three representative publications
• Teaching statement (no more than two pages), which includes concrete steps you have taken and that you are planning to take to foster an inclusive intellectual environment for the NYU student population.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: .

Pay Transparency
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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