Assistant Professor - Behavioral Neuroscience

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

1d • $79,350 - $112,800 • 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, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join an interactive community of neuroscientists studying a range of species, including rodents, birds, fish, and human and non-human primates, and will be an active member of 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 and academic-year, with a schedule that varies according to teaching, research, and service. 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 approximate salary range is $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 position 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 strong program that strengthens or complements existing strengths in neuroendocrinology, developmental neurobiology, neuroethology, behavioral genetics, neuromicrobiology, and/or neuroimmunology.
• Research employing advanced techniques in genetics, molecular or 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.
• Actively participate in 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 mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

What This Job Offers

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