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Associate or Full Professor (with Tenure) in the Department of Neurosurgery specializing in computational modeling of neural recordings in humans and experimental animals

Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track)

October 22, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Type

Full-time Academic Faculty

Teaching Load

Graduate students, medical students, residents, fellows

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Expertise in neural circuit dynamics and computational processes
Experience in translational neuroengineering and brain-computer interfaces
Federal funding as contact PI (preferred)

Research Areas

Computational modeling of neural recordings
Neural computations underlying movement, memory, perception
Brain-computer interfaces
Human and animal neural data analysis
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Associate or Full Professor (with Tenure) in the Department of Neurosurgery specializing in computational modeling of neural recordings in humans and experimental animals

Description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of relating neural circuit dynamics to computational processes in the brain in the service of translational neuroengineering, including brain-computer interfaces. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching graduate students, medical students, residents and fellows.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include leading a cutting-edge research program on computational modeling of neural recordings in humans and experimental animals to decipher the neural computations underlying movement, memory, and perception.

Preferred applicant must have federal funding as a contact PI.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Associate or Full Professor position in Neurosurgery?

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with expertise in relating neural circuit dynamics to computational processes in the brain for translational neuroengineering, including brain-computer interfaces. Preferred applicants have federal funding as contact PI. Learn how to craft a winning academic CV for faculty roles.

🔬What research responsibilities does this tenure-track role entail?

Lead a cutting-edge research program on computational modeling of neural recordings in humans and experimental animals to decipher neural computations for movement, memory, and perception. Focus on neural circuit dynamics and brain-computer interfaces. Explore postdoc research success strategies applicable to faculty transitions.

📚What teaching duties are expected in this UPenn Neurosurgery faculty position?

Teaching responsibilities include instructing graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows in relevant neurosurgery and computational neuroscience topics. Prepare with advice on becoming a university lecturer.

📅When is the application deadline for this computational modeling professor job?

Applications are open until the expiration date of October 22, 2026. Apply early to secure federal funding evidence. Check faculty jobs for similar openings.

🌍Does this position emphasize diversity, and is UPenn an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, the University seeks candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. It is an EOE, encouraging applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Review employer branding in higher ed for insights.

🧠What makes this role ideal for experts in neural recordings and brain-computer interfaces?

This tenure-track position at UPenn's Department of Neurosurgery targets leaders in computational modeling of neural recordings from humans and animals, bridging to translational neuroengineering. Ideal for those with Ph.D. and funding experience. See research jobs for related opportunities.
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