Assistant Professor - Computational Neuroscience - Department of Neuroscience

Job posting number: #7367938. Posted: August 4, 2026. Application deadline: October 30, 2026.

About the role

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Computational Neuroscience at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants studying fundamental questions within the areas of Computational Neuroscience broadly defined. Example areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Neural data analytics
• Neural circuit modeling
• Mathematical models of perception, memory, cognition, or motor production
• Statistical modeling and machine learning approaches for neural data mining and brain modeling
• Theoretical neuroscience and biological intelligence

Track record of collaborations with experimental labs and synergy with research in our department will also be considered. Neuroscience faculty at the assistant rank demonstrate excellence, originality, and productivity in research, the strong potential to obtain external funding, a capacity for excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, and a commitment to service consistent with Berkeley's principles of community.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department of Neuroscience website to learn more about the Department and our mission. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original and impactful research in computational neuroscience
• Secure external funding for research activities
• Teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers
• Contribute to departmental, campus, and professional service activities
• Promote an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and research practices

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent international degree (required at time of application)
• PhD and/or MD or equivalent international degree in Neuroscience or a related field (preferred)
• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience (preferred)
• Evidence of originality, productivity, and impact in research
• Potential to teach and mentor students at all levels, with an ability to support the success of all students through inclusive practices

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated)
• Complete list of publications (can include preprint citations)
• Brief summary of major research accomplishments (~300 words, should not name the candidate's institution, PhD, or postdoc mentors)
• Research Statement (~1,500 words with intermixed figures, discussing research accomplishments and future plans)
• Teaching and Mentoring Statement (~500 words, discussing prior teaching experience, approach, and future interests, including efforts to support inclusive practices)
• Service Statement (~500 words, discussing prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities)
• Significance statements for three significant publications (~300 words each, beginning with manuscript title and author list)
• 3-5 letters of reference (preferred to be received by referees no later than the final application date)

Pay

The current salary range for this position is $84,100 - $132,900 (9-month academic year salary). Off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation higher than this range, may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Schedule

Anticipated start date: July 1, 2027.