Assistant Professor in the Neural Basis of Cognition

Assistant Professor in the Neural Basis of Cognition (Tenure-Track, Joint Psychology/Neural Science)
Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science
New York University Faculty of Arts and Science

The Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for a joint, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to study the neural basis of cognition. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2024, pending budgetary and administrative approval. We seek applicants with an outstanding record of research in systems neuroscience, broadly construed, which explore either human or non-human models. Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to, attention, perception, decision making, memory, executive function, or communication. Similarly, a broad range of experimental approaches will be considered, including psychophysics, fMRI, MEG, TMS, ECoG, chronic recordings or imaging from awake-behaving animals, and optogenetics. A background in computational approaches is favored.
                                                   
To apply, please follow the Interfolio link (http://apply.interfolio.com/130190). For more information about the academic environment, please visit each departments website (http://as.nyu.edu/psychology.html; https://as.nyu.edu/cns.html). For questions or additional information, please contact Professor Marisa Carrasco at marisa.carrasco@nyu.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023. The electronic application should include a CV, statements of research (no more than three pages) and teaching interests (no more than two pages), a separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than two pages; described below), copies of at least three representative publications, and the names of at least three references.

Diversity and inclusion are important parts of the NYU mission. Statements addressing diversity and inclusion should describe how your (1) scholarship, (2) teaching and mentoring, and/or (3) service and engagement demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are particularly interested in hearing about (1) concrete steps you have taken (or are planning to take) to foster an inclusive intellectual environment in your research lab, in the classroom, in the department and on campus, and/or in your field more generally, and (2) how these steps connect with your broader views on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

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In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. 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.