Faculty Positions at MIT
McGovern Institute for Brain Research

The McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT is seeking two faculty members at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level. The McGovern Institute's general focus is in systems neuroscience with an emphasis on the neural basis of perception, cognition, and action. We are seeking two candidates with a research focus in any of these three areas, one using human subjects and the other using animal models. We would regard it as a plus if the candidate's work bridges levels using a variety of tools and/or the candidate were interested in translating basic research findings into new ideas for studying the pathophysiology or treatment of brain disorders.

The mission of the McGovern Institute is to understand the relationship of neuronal processes, circuits and computations to behavior, ultimately providing benefits to human health and welfare. Research in the McGovern Institute is expected to help people with brain disorders ranging from sensory system impairments to movement disorders and emotional and cognitive disorders. McGovern Institute scientists have many opportunities for collaboration in a diverse and cutting-edge environment. In the fall of 2005, the Institute moved to occupy a new building, which includes a brain imaging center for human subjects and animals. McGovern Institute members are appointed through an MIT department and will have teaching responsibilities for their home department.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of current and proposed research programs, a publication list, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically (preferably PDF) to the McGovern Institute Search Committee, at the following email address: McGovernInstituteSearch@mit.edu. Please indicate which of the two positions you are applying for in your cover letter. Consideration of applications will begin on October 1, 2007. For more information on the McGovern Institute please visit our website.

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.