Assistant Professor Computational Neuroscience and Cognition (tenure-track) en University of Rochester

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester invites applications from outstanding early-career candidates in Computational Neuroscience and Cognition for a tenure-track assistant professorship. This position is part of a new cluster of faculty positions in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and the Brain and Cognitive Sciences supported by the Simons Foundation. 

We seek to hire scholars who develop computational theories and models to deepen our understanding of the brain in real-world, complex, or naturalistic contexts, or to understand collective decision-making and communication in groups of individuals. Researchers who develop and test computational models across levels of representations (from the brain to the mind) are particularly welcome to apply. 

The department’s research in this area utilizes large-scale, high-resolution electrophysiology and neuroimaging of both individuals and groups, state-of-the-art augmented and virtual reality, and a wide range of methods to study behavior from active information seeking in the fovea, to interactive, naturalistic communication and the transmission of complex information across individuals, as well as the joint learning and coordination of group behavior and collective decision-making. Successful candidates are expected to develop a highly competitive research program that establishes collaborations within the department, especially within our cluster of cutting-edge experimentalists studying neural systems and behavior in naturalistic settings. 

Our department is vibrant and highly interdisciplinary, with strong ties to other departments across engineering, the arts and sciences, and the medical campus (incl. Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Linguistics, the Eastman School of Music, and the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence). The City of Rochester, NY is a diverse, LGBTQ+ friendly, and family-friendly community located on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Finger Lakes region with a metropolitan population of 1+ million. Rochester also boasts a thriving arts and music culture, substantial employment opportunities in various sectors, affordable housing, a rich history of social justice, and easy access to urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods.

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Prof. Florian Jaeger ([email protected]), chair of the search committee, or Prof. Dora Biro ([email protected]), chair of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. For more information about the department, see http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/.

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. 

Applicants should have an outstanding record of research and a commitment to teaching and mentorship at the graduate and undergraduate levels. They should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant domain. 

As part of your application, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans
• A statement of teaching experience and interests
• Three significant/representative publications
• Three references
• A statement discussing the way in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better)

While applications after the deadline may be considered, for full consideration, applicants should complete their application before November 1, 2025.