Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join an interactive community of neuroscientists who work with human subjects and animal models and will participate in the interdepartmental graduate program in Neuroscience and Behavior.

The candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program, publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The position is full-time for the academic year, with a schedule that varies according to teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases, extended periods of standing, and/or use of protective gear.

The University expects to pay approximately $79,350 to $112,800. The specific salary will be determined by the University based on relevant factors, including faculty rank and required certifications. The appointment is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Strong record of research quality and productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Current externally funded research program or strong promise of securing one.
• Demonstrated postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the strengths that diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility bring to science.

Nice To Haves

• Research addressing fundamental questions in behavioral neuroscience using innovative conceptual and methodological approaches.
• A research program that strengthens or complements one or more of the department’s areas of strength: neuroendocrinology, developmental neurobiology, neuroethology, behavioral genetics, neuromicrobiology, and/or neuroimmunology.
• Research employing advanced techniques in genetics, molecular/cellular biology, neuroimaging, bioinformatics and computational modeling, and/or electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active, externally funded research program.
• Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate as an active member of the interdepartmental graduate program in Neuroscience and Behavior.
• Collaborate effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness.
• Partner with colleagues in the College of Natural Sciences and across campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College of Natural Sciences’ mission and goals.

What This Job Offers

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