Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The Department of Neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Computational Neuroscience, including but not limited to areas such as artificial intelligence, convolutional neural networks, reinforcement learning decision making, memory, computational modeling, cognitive and neural processing. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research interests will deepen course offerings within the Neuroscience Department, broaden the expertise of the University’s Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, and be capable of building collaborations within the department and/or across the University (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Economics).

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported program of research, engage in research training, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarly research. Responsibilities will also include participation in department, school and university activities.

The annual salary range is $90,000-101,000. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or an anticipated Ph.D. completion by August 2026. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via: [Workday link added later]. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of three recently published papers or working papers. Please arrange three letters of recommendation to be directly submitted through the job application portal: after the candidate submits the application, Workday will prompt the applicant to provide contact information about their letter writers. Please contact the search committee chair Professor Mark Laubach (mark.laubach@gmail.com) with any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Department of Neuroscience offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and sciences at www.cas.american.edu and the Department of Neuroscience at https://www.american.edu/cas/neuroscience/. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-frien