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Assistant Professor of Neuroscience & BehaviorThe 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.Job Description:
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.
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
Review of applications will begin on approximately November 15, 2026 and may continue until the position is filled. The search committee plans to conduct Zoom interviews with semi-finalists around mid to late November 2026. Campus visits will be conducted around December 2026. For questions, contact neurosearch@barnard.edu.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required; teaching experience is desirable and will be considered in the evaluation of candidates.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
A single file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
The accepted file formats are: CSV, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PDF, PNG, XLS, XLSX. Files in other formats may not be readable and may not be considered during the review process.
Before submitting, please review the file containing your application materials to ensure that all information is complete and correct. Application materials cannot be edited after submission. To submit new or updated materials and information, please withdraw your original application and submit a new one as soon as possible.
Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references. Referees will receive an email notification instructing them to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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