FAQs
What is the deadline for applications for the Assistant Professor position at the Neuroscience Institute?
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
What type of research is the Neuroscience Institute looking for in candidates?
The Institute is seeking candidates conducting systems neuroscience research using non-human primate (NHP) models to study higher-order cognition, including areas such as decision making, motor planning, attention, and working memory.
When will formal in-person interviews for the position begin?
Formal in-person interviews will begin in Fall of 2024.
What materials are required for the application?
Applicants should submit a 1-page cover letter, a research statement (2-4 pages), a teaching statement (1-2 pages), a CV, and three letters of recommendation. An optional 1-page Personal and Service statement may also be submitted.
Is Carnegie Mellon University committed to diversity?
Yes, Carnegie Mellon University is committed to increasing the diversity of its community across a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions and encourages applicants who can contribute to this diversity.
Where will the successful candidate’s laboratory be located?
The successful candidate’s laboratory will be located in a newly expanded and renovated neurophysiology facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
How does the Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh collaboration benefit candidates?
Candidates can take advantage of a robust collaborative environment for experimental and computational neuroscience research, with strengths in cognitive and systems neuroscience, neurotechnology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, engineering, and biological sciences.
Is there support for dual-career couples during the application process?
Yes, Carnegie Mellon University seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples and is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches.
What type of position is being offered?
The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor within the Neuroscience Institute.
What kind of environment does Carnegie Mellon University offer to its faculty?
CMU offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages in an attractive and livable urban environment, while also promoting a collaborative and inclusive community.