Tenured​/Tenure Track Position in Behavioral Neuroscience

General Description

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time open-rank tenured or tenure-track position in behavioral neuroscience. We welcome researchers who employ innovative approaches to understand the neural underpinnings of animal behaviors. Preference will be given to applicants with research programs involving in vivo systems and behavioral neuroscience, coupled with computational approaches.

The department also conducts open-rank searches in Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology. Candidates conducting primarily human neuroscience research are invited to apply to the Cognitive Neuroscience position;
candidates using primarily behavioral and/or computational measures are invited to apply to the Cognitive Psychology position. Candidates are invited to apply to multiple searches when appropriate.

Within the highly collaborative environment of Johns Hopkins University, PBS represents a vibrant community of researchers investigating the mind and the brain. We enjoy rich interactions with neuroscientists in the Departments of Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, the Mind/Brain Institute, Neuroscience, Neurology and Otolaryngology.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to applications received on or before January 15, 2026.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience.

Applicants should submit a CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three representative publications. For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, three letters of reference are also required.
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