Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Positions in AI for Science for Fall 2027, Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science
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New York University’s Courant Institute seeks four tenure-track assistant professors in AI for science, based in the Center for Data Science and anticipated to begin in September 2027. The positions focus particularly on the physical sciences, chemistry, biology, and areas relevant to the Mind Brain Machines initiative. Candidates should be firmly engaged in computational science, AI methodology, and scientific applications, and faculty are expected to conduct scholarship and teach at undergraduate through doctoral levels.
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The Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science at New York University seeks candidates for four (4) assistant professor faculty positions, anticipated to begin in September 2027. Faculty members are expected to be outstanding scholars and to participate in teaching at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral. The aim of this position is to expand in the area of ML/AI for science, with a particular focus on the physical sciences, chemistry, biology, and areas of relevance for the Mind Brain Machines (https://cds.nyu.edu/minds-brains-and-machines-mbm/) initiative. The ideal candidate will be firmly engaged in computational science, AI methodology, and scientific applications.
These positions are based in the Center for Data Science and may include affiliations with the relevant departments in NYU’s Arts & Science, or the Tandon School of Engineering.
The Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science furthers NYU’s longtime preeminence in mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, and engineering. The school includes the Department of Mathematics, the Center for Data Science (https://cds.nyu.edu/) , and the Department of Computer Science.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity, as well as market and organization considerations.
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by Jan 8, 2027. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Doctoral degree in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Cognitive Science, or a related area.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio:
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Cover letter outlining key scientific contributions.
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Curriculum vitae.
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Research statement (up to three pages) detailing relevant background, qualifications, and future research vision.
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Three letters of reference, uploaded directly by recommenders through Interfolio.
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Up to three representative academic publications.
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Teaching statement (one page) detailing past actions and planned strategies to cultivate an inclusive academic community at NYU.
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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,960 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$110–160K/yr
- New York median$100–130K/yr255 salary ranges
- US median$115–164K/yr802 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $135K, is 15% above the New York median midpoint ($118K) — in the middle half of Professor salary ranges in New York.
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- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,851 of the 2,960 open Professor jobs (63%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
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