Assistant Professor: Neuroscience - Brain, Genes & Circuits

columbia university mortimer b zuckerman mind brain behavior instituteNew York (NY)

Assistant Professor: Neuroscience - Brain, Genes & Circuits

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columbia university mortimer b zuckerman mind brain behavior instituteNew York (NY)

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Columbia University’s Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute invites outstanding scientists to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The start date is anticipated for July 1, 2027. The institute offers generous startup funds, space, and mentorship to support independent research programs. Areas of interest include genetic/genomic and evolutionary approaches to neural basis of behavior, advanced optical/chemical/electrical methods with computational links to behavior, and

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