Title: Assistant Professor
Division: Neuroscience
Work Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Requisition ID: 594

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world’s largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).

The Center for Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence and The Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine are located within a dynamic, collaborative research environment on the Texas Medical Center, with one of the highest densities of clinical, translational, and basic science research facilities in the world. The Neuroscience Department, including primary and affiliated faculty, is a vibrant community with strong ties to Rice University, the Neurological Research Institute (NRI), the University of Texas Health Sciences, and the University of Houston. CNAI has a strong partnership with NeuroEngineering and Data Science faculty at Rice University, and joint appointments with relevant departments at Rice University are possible.

Summary

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in machine learning and computational neuroscience

The Center for Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence (CNAI) and the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine invite applications for a faculty position in machine learning or computational neuroscience. A major goal of the Center is to decipher the brain’s algorithms of perception, learning, motor control and cognition, and to test these algorithms in real-world machine learning applications. The Center aims to advance the field of artificial intelligence and to revolutionize how machine learning impacts society.

We are seeking applications at the Assistant Professor level, but accomplished mid-career or senior scientists at the level of Associate or full Professor with strong records of research productivity, grant support and a demonstrated collaborative spirit are also encouraged to apply. Research interests may focus on any area related to machine learning and computational neuroscience.

Job Qualifications:

Applicants should submit a cover letter with a research statement, CV, and the names of at least three referees as a single PDF file to the application portal. First consideration will be given to applications received by Feb 29, 2020, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Please click here to apply.