Assistant Professor of Neuroscience & Behavior

Barnard College • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience and Behavior at Barnard College, Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program in neuroscience. We are especially interested in candidates whose research advances our understanding of the mechanisms underlying learning and memory across levels of analysis. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the cellular, molecular, systems, or behavioral mechanisms of learning, memory encoding, consolidation, retrieval, developmental or lifespan changes in learning and memory, or neurological or psychiatric disorders. Candidates employing computational, behavioral, systems, cellular, molecular, or other integrative approaches are encouraged to apply. Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. Barnard faculty are members of the vibrant Columbia University neuroscience community. They have extensive opportunities for collaboration across the university and New York City, including at the Zuckerman Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The Neuroscience and Behavior Department occupies a new state-of-the-art research facility. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per year. The successful candidate will contribute to the Neuroscience and Behavior curriculum and will have the opportunity to develop courses aligned with their expertise, including learning and memory, behavioral neuroscience, systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, or related fields. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and with experience or strong potential for engaging undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• A Ph.D.
• Postdoctoral experience.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is desirable and will be considered in the evaluation of candidates.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Experience or strong potential for engaging undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative, externally funded research program in neuroscience.
• Contribute to the Neuroscience and Behavior curriculum.
• Develop courses aligned with their expertise.
• Engage undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Tenure-track position
• Collaboration opportunities across Columbia University and New York City institutions
• Access to a new state-of-the-art research facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree