25 Cognitive jobs

Sep 22, 2023  
Visiting Faculty Position in Behavioral Science and Psychology Featured
Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications to a visiting assistant professor in Behavioral Science and/or Psychology beginning in the academic year 2024-2025.  We are seeking a behavioral scientist with training in psychology and/or research experiences in psychology. The ability to use quantitative research methods, with expertise in cognitive psychology, social psychology and/or cross-cultural leadership is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Organizational Behavior, introductory courses in behavioral science and psychology, as well as courses in their areas of expertise and will obtain a contract of between 2-3 years. As part of this appointment, in year two of the appointment, candidates have the option to complete a non-credit bearing certificate in “Innovative Curriculum Design and Pedagogy” offered by DKU’s Center for Teaching and Learning.   In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date...
Duke Kunshan University Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Full time
Sep 13, 2023  
Open Rank Faculty in Psychology Featured
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) - The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience invites qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position in psychology (Position # 991636 ) . Applicants will be reviewed for rank commensurate with experience and scholarship. Area of scholarly expertise is open. The successful candidates will have a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Faculty will teach in our undergraduate program as well as our master’s program in experimental psychology. The teaching load is contingent on research productivity and service activities.  All candidates must be actively involved in scholarship with expectations to maintain an ongoing program of research and produce peer-reviewed publications. Research collaborations with students and faculty peers are encouraged.  The most desirable candidates will have the potential for grant funding to support their research.   The Department is dedicated to the principles of...
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Full time
Aug 08, 2023  
Instructional-track Faculty Featured
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The University of Iowa invites applications for instructional-track faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 2024. These positions are renewable in one-year increments for the first three years, and renewable thereafter in three-year increments. Opportunities for advancement to associate professor of instruction (and, subsequently, professor of instruction) are available after the first six years, renewable in 5-year increments. As faculty members, Lecturers participate in departmental governance with voting rights. Review of applications begins October 2 and will continue until the positions are filled. The positions begin August 2024. The University of Iowa is a leading public university located in Iowa City , a UNESCO City of Literature with a high quality of life. These faculty positions continue an extended period of departmental investment, highlighted most prominently by the recent...
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA, USA Full time
Oct 02, 2023  
Assistant Professor in Cognitive Sciences
The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. We are seeking scientists who study analogical, causal, explanatory, relational, and/or scientific reasoning in humans and/or artificial agents. There is particular interest in those with empirical research programs that use innovative approaches in experimental design, computational neuroscience, and/or computational models. The successful candidate will establish a research program, and contribute to teaching, mentoring, and to inclusive excellence. They will interact with a dynamic and growing community in cognitive, computational, and neural sciences within the department and the broader campus. To learn more about the Department of Cognitive Sciences and the University of California, Irvine community, please visit: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/ .  Applicants should...
University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA, USA Full time
Sep 28, 2023  
Postdoctoral Associate, Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
The Yale Psychology Department is pleased to announce this postdoctoral associate position in honor of Professor Susan Nolen-Hoeksema that has been endowed by her husband, Richard Nolen-Hoeksema. Each Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Postdoctoral Associate in Integrative Psychology is for a two-year period, with appointments staggered such that only one position turns over in a given year.  Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by June 30 of the year in which the appointment begins.  Applications in any area of psychology are encouraged, especially from candidates with research interests that are integrative across areas and levels of analysis and applicable to one or more domains of psychopathology or its treatment (i.e., areas in which Professor Nolen-Hoeksema took special interest).  Applicants for the initial position, to begin July 1, 2024, should identify one or more Yale faculty members with whom they desire to work during...
Yale University Department of Psychology New Haven, CT, USA Postdoc
Sep 27, 2023  
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Position Description The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank faculty appointment in the area of quantitative methods beginning July 1, 2024. We are interested in scholars who can help advance social science research in any subfield of psychology (social, cognitive, developmental, clinical, neuroscience) by developing and employing novel analytical techniques and methods and teaching classes in quantitative methods in psychology. The ideal candidate would be instrumental in building bridges between Psychology, the Department of Statistics and Data Science, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences data-intense social science initiative. We are open to any area of quantitative methods relevant to psychology, for example, modeling of longitudinal and multilevel data structures, dynamic systems modeling, computational and predictive modeling, and other analytic approaches that can advance our understanding of psychological...
Yale University Department of Psychology New Haven, CT, USA Full time
Sep 27, 2023  
Tenure-Stream Assistant Professor of Human Cognition
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of human cognition at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall semester of 2024. The specific area of research within human cognitive psychology is open. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.  Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a psychological science and neuroscience faculty deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program and to a curriculum that integrates psychological science and neuroscience perspectives. The department will be housed in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art building starting in the spring semester of 2024. Colgate supports faculty in their research program through competitive startup funds,...
Colgate University Hamilton, NY, USA Full time
Sep 26, 2023  
Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Tenure Track
Vassar College   Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Tenure Track   Department: Psychological Science Department   Posting Number: F093P   For full consideration applicants should apply by: 10/23/2023   About Vassar College   Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental...
JobElephant Poughkeepsie, NY, USA Full time
Sep 22, 2023  
Visiting Assistant Professor
Visiting Assistant Professor , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington We seek to fill two positions for visiting assistant professors to teach undergraduate courses in any of the following broad areas: Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our psychology or neuroscience majors, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, or statistics. This will be a 1-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and  submit...
Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA Full time
Sep 21, 2023  
Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 01, 2024.  Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with a diverse range of students across the liberal arts. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include two courses per semester (sometimes two sections of the same course): a course in the Introductory sequence (e.g., Introduction to Psychology or Research Methods), introductory and intermediate Cognitive Psychology courses, and an upper-level seminar on a topic related to the applicant’s research expertise. Other courses may be taught depending upon the candidate’s field of specialization. Areas of particular interest within Cognitive Psychology include adult high-level cognitive abilities, such as decision making, reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, planning and goal setting, creativity and innovation,...
Smith College Northampton, MA, USA Full time
Sep 21, 2023  
Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at Temple University is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. Candidates should be prepared to lead a dynamic and rigorous research program with strong potential for external funding. They should also be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates who work in cognition, cognitive development, or cognitive neuroscience. Priorities include some of the following: (a) candidates who study multiple age ranges, various ethnicities/cultures, or atypical as well as typical development; (b) candidates who use multiple techniques, including behavioral measures, neuroscientific measures, or computational modeling; (c) candidates whose research is relevant to education and science of learning. The earliest start date for the appointment would be July 1,...
Temple University Philadelphia, PA, USA Full time
Sep 21, 2023  
Assistant Professor (Biological, Clinical, Cognitive)
The Department of Psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for three Tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) whose areas of specialization are in  Biological, Clinical,  or  Cognitive Psychology  with the appointment starting in Fall 2024. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values. Biological Psychology  The candidate’s area of specialization will be in biological psychology. Responsibilities will include teaching a subset of courses within our undergraduate and graduate program specific to the candidate’s area of expertise. Other duties...
California State University Dominguez Hills Carson, CA, USA Full time
Sep 20, 2023  
Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Cognitive Science of Values - For AY 2024-25
The Program in Cognitive Science, in collaboration with the University Center for Human Values, invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior positions in the Cognitive Science of Values. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Tania Lombrozo in the Department of Psychology. We aim to support a highly promising scholar with a background in cognitive science or a related discipline, such as psychology, empirically informed/experimental philosophy, or formal epistemology. The scholar's research agenda should address a topic that engages with both cognitive science and values, such as the role of moral values in decision making, the role of epistemic values in belief revision, or the role of values in the cognitive science of religion. The proposed research is expected to yield both theoretical and empirical publications. Candidates will be expected to contribute the equivalent of one course each year to the University Center and/or the Department. This...
Princeton University Princeton, NJ, USA Full time
Sep 19, 2023  
Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in COGNITIVE  PSYCHOLOGY with an appointment date of August 1 6, 2024.   Priority will be given to candidates with research expertise in areas related to the Science of Learning, Human Factors Psychology, and/or Data Science (broadly construed). Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level coursework in Cognitive Psychology.   Required qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D., or anticipate Ph.D. completion by 07/31/2024, in Cognitive Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates must also have an active research program in Cognitive Psychology, a clear and consistent record of publication in Cognitive Psychology and demonstrated excellence or the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring in Cognitive Psychology....
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, USA Full time
Sep 18, 2023  
Assistant Professor (Cognitive Science) - Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor (Cognitive Science) - Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences   Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States   Open Date: Sep 12, 2023   Deadline: Oct 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time   Description   The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of cognitive science. This appointment will focus on “Quantifying and Predicting Patterns in Human Behavior through Advanced Quantitative Methods”. We are seeking candidates using advanced quantitative methods to predict human behavior. Such methods may include but are not limited to: artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, dynamical systems, and comparably rigorous approaches. We are particularly interested in a scholar whose work lends itself to novel collaborative initiatives within the Cognitive Science area, across other areas...
JobElephant Stony Brook, NY, USA Full time
Sep 18, 2023  
Assistant Professor: Cognitive Development Across The Lifespan
Job Ad- Assistant Professor The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to recruit a new tenure track faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 2024. We seek an outstanding researcher who addresses cognitive development across the lifespan with a focus on data science methods. The desired candidate could study any area of cognition, including attention, memory, language, perception, intelligence, problem-solving, or decision-making. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has six program areas (Behavioral & Integrative Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Quantitative, and Social Psychology), providing opportunities for exciting collaboration and innovation. A scholar working in this area could build collaborative relationships with colleagues throughout our department, as well as with UNC’s new School of Data Science and Society, the UNC...
UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, USA Full time
Sep 15, 2023  
Professor - Open Rank
Cognitive or Perceptual Development - Open Rank The highly ranked Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking excellent candidates for a tenure-track, or tenured, faculty position in the area of Cognitive or Perceptual Development. The selected candidate will mount a vigorous research program while making significant contributions to the department's teaching mission. Topics of study might include how humans learn to perceive, represent, and act on the world; what kinds of experiences guide perceptual organization and conceptual development; the interface of perception with the development of conceptual representations; or the development of executive functions, memory, reasoning, or decision making. In addition to experimental behavioral research with human infants and/or children, successful candidates might also employ cognitive neuroscience methods, cross-cultural or ethnographic methods, or computational modeling, among other approaches. Our...
University of Wisconsin Madison - Department of Psychology Madison, WI, USA Full time
Sep 15, 2023  
Tenure Track Faculty of Psychology - Cognitive
Tenure Track Faculty of Psychology - Cognitive   8262BR   College of Liberal Arts   CLA-Psychology   Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track   Faculty Discipline:   Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor   Employment Category: Fulltime   Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2024   Detailed Job Description   The Department of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT; www.rit.edu/psychology) invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2024. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an instructor, researcher, and mentor to students in our undergraduate (Psychology, Neuroscience) and graduate programs (Masters in Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science). We are particularly looking to build a cohort of faculty who can contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in...
JobElephant Rochester, NY, USA Full time
Sep 13, 2023  
Assistant Professor of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences and Psychology
The Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program and the Psychology Department at Wellesley College invite applicants for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning September 2024.  Our Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program is interdisciplinary with courses in linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and computer science, and our Psychology Department emphasizes empirical research in diverse subfields. We seek a candidate whose research program is in cognitive science or a related field.  Candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level while maintaining a commitment to their research specialty. Applicants should be able to teach introductory and upper level courses in cognitive science, as well as cognition and an upper level seminar in their area of specialization. Ability to teach psycholinguistics is also highly desirable. The successful candidate is also expected to provide training in qualitative and...
Wellesley College Wellesley, MA, USA Full time
Sep 12, 2023  
UC Davis Assistant Professor of Psychology (Three Positions), College of Letters and Science
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Three Positions), College of Letters and Sciences   The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for three Assistant Professor positions to start July 1, 2024.   Assistant Professor in Computational Cognitive (Neuro)Science We seek applicants who primarily identify as a cognitive scientist whose research integrates the strengths of one or more of the department areas. Example topics include computational approaches to understanding memory, affect, decision making, action, attention, or perception. We welcome candidates who examine these domains as they relate to higher cognitive functions (e.g., representations, categories, concepts) and complex real-world behaviors (e.g., language, music). Candidates who use theoretically-motivated computational modeling to understand development and change (e.g., across the lifespan) or individual differences, especially as a function of...
JobElephant Davis, CA, USA Full time