Assistant Professor of Computational Neuroscience (RISE AI)

The Department of Integrative Biology, along with the Department of Botany, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Computational Neuroscience as part of a new university-wide initiative called RISE AI (Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence in AI); learn more at https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-ai/. Over a three-year period, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/.

The selected candidate will develop a rigorous, internationally recognized research program while contributing to the department's teaching and service mission. The specific research area is open, allowing the candidate to pursue their unique research vision in Computational Neuroscience. The ideal candidate will leverage computational modeling, AI, and machine learning to investigate neuroscience at genomic, transcriptomic, molecular, cellular, or circuitry levels. We welcome a wide range of cutting-edge approaches and systems, including but not limited to theoretical modeling, organoids, cell cultures, and both vertebrates and invertebrates. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

The Departments of Integrative Biology (https://integrativebiology.wisc.edu/) and Botany (https://botany.wisc.edu/) at UW-Madison are highly ranked and leaders in their fields, with expertise ranging from cells to ecosystems. Our departments are multidisciplinary and highly collaborative. Madison is the state's capital city and is well known for its small-town feel in a medium-sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

Over a three-year period, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

College of Letters and Science, Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany

Negotiable - 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or a related field is required. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in scholarly research and teaching. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience fostering or the ability to foster teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

PhD in Neuroscience or similar required by start of appointment.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10003786. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 4 items:

1) a cover letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research and teaching/mentoring statements (max. 2 pages each; upload as one PDF), 4) three sample publications (uploaded as one PDF)

Applicants who move forward in the process will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. For full consideration, all materials must be received prior to 11:59pm on October 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Professor Jenya Grinblat

ygrinblat@wisc.edu

608-265-3219

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