Fall 2026: Two faculty searches are underway:

Assistant Professor, BCS

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge MA, invites applications for a faculty position at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible. We are conducting a search across all areas of brain and cognitive science, potentially including computation, cognitive science, or experimental neuroscience. A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, psychology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant field is required by the start of employment.

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. Faculty duties include conducting original scholarly research, teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in brain and cognitive sciences, and mentoring students. The normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.

We request that applications include: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring plan, (d) broader impact statement, (e) three representative reprints or pre-prints, and (f) three recommendations. The broader impact statement can cover topics including but not limited to service, contributions to the university community, or other means of supporting the educational environment. BCS and its partners value rigorous and replicable science. Applicants are encouraged to describe how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans. Please submit online applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32511. To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by midnight (EST) on December 1, 2026. Please contact info@bcs.mit.edu for questions about applying.

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is $143,200 to $154,000. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.

Open Rank Faculty Search, McGovern Institute for Brain Research and BCS

The McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge MA, invite applications for a faculty position at any level, but with a preference for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027, or later based on mutual agreement. The McGovern Institute seeks someone with a background in basic science, including but not limited to cell/molecular and/or systems neuroscience, with a strong focus on translational neuroscience in nonhuman animals. We have unique resources for creating and testing genetic models for brain disorders. A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or other relevant field is required by the start of employment. Laboratory space will be within the McGovern Institute.

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. Faculty duties include conducting original scholarly research, teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in brain and cognitive sciences, and mentoring students. The normal teaching load is 1.5 subjects per year.

We request that applications include: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring plan, (d) broader impact statement, (e) three representative reprints or pre-prints, and (f) three recommendations. The broader impact statement can cover topics including but not limited to service, contributions to the university community, or other means of supporting the educational environment. BCS and the McGovern Institute value rigorous and replicable science. Applicants are encouraged to describe how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans. Please submit online applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32642. To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by midnight (EST) on December 1, 2026. Please contact info@bcs.mit.edu for questions about applying.
The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment are $143,200 – $177,000 for a pre-tenure position and $185,000 – $293,000 for a tenured position. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.

Research and administrative staff openings, as well as some postdoctoral positions, are posted on MIT's central employment listings.

Prospective postdocs may also want to directly contact faculty members they are interested in working with.