Assistant Professor, NeuroAI

EMPLOYER: Carnegie Mellon University, Neuroscience Institute

LOCATION: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

START DATE: July 1, 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026 (full consideration, open until filled)

REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, machine learning, robotics, computer science, cognitive science/psychology, electrical engineering, or related field
- Evidence of research excellence and potential for leadership
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring
- Substantive connection to neuroscience through data, theory, or modeling

RESEARCH AREAS:
- Generative models of brain data
- AI-based analysis tools for neural activity or connectivity
- Explainable AI grounded in cognitive/neuroscience principles
- Human-AI alignment
- Normative agentic models of animal behavior
- Mechanistic models of memory or learning in neural networks
- Descriptive models of invariant representations and dynamics
- Embodiment in natural and artificial systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish visible, externally funded research program
- Teach and mentor in Neuroscience Institute
- Recruit and supervise masters and PhD students
- Contribute to curricular innovation including new masters program in neural technologies

ABOUT CMU NEUROAI:
Vibrant collaborative environment leveraging world-class research in machine learning, AI, robotics, cognitive and systems neuroscience, neurotechnology, data science, engineering, and biological sciences. Joint appointments common. Collaboration with industry encouraged.

APPLY: https://apply.interfolio.com/189695 (see posting for correct link)