14 Cognitive jobs

The Psychology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in cognitive psychology, especially those who study language and/or memory. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience at the college level and be enthusiastic about working closely with undergraduate students. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the   College’s educational goals . The Psychology Department, consisting of nine continuing faculty...

Lab Coordinator, Wesleyan University The Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab at Wesleyan University (Dr. Hilary Barth and Dr. Andrea Patalano) announce a full-time joint Lab Coordinator position. The Lab Coordinator will assist with studies of child and adult cognition, including NSF-funded collaborative work on numerical cognition. The Lab Coordinator will also assist with other general duties in each lab. Responsibilities include: * Oversee undergraduate research assistants, including support with study development, data collection/management, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings. * Recruiting and scheduling participants * Maintaining a participant family database * Coordinating relationships with local collaboration sites such as children’s museums * Data management and analysis * Implementing online and in-person studies (study preregistration, IRB submissions, study programming) * Running participants through studies * Supporting...

Dr. Andrei Cimpian is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a range of topics in cognitive and social-cognitive development, including stereotyping, motivation, explanation/intuitive theories, and essentialism. The Postdoctoral Associate would join Dr. Cimpian’s Cognitive Development Lab at New York University. For more information about the lab’s research, please see https://CimpianLab.com . The start date is fall 2026. The position is for one year and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. The salary is competitive with standards for federally funded postdoctoral positions. Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions.   This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work...

TITLE: Tenure track position in Cognitive Psychology The Department of Psychology at Wagner College invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in the area of Cognitive Psychology to begin August 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Rank will be dependent upon the candidate’s experience. In addition to undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology and research area, the successful candidate should be able to teach statistics and methodology. Candidates who can involve undergraduate students in laboratory research are highly desirable. Additionally, candidates with an interest in teaching one or more of the following will be given particular attention: history of psychology, sport psychology, and sensation and perception. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, inclusive pedagogy, and scholarly research. The teaching load is 3/3, with opportunities to teach summer...

Position overview Salary range:   The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay based on prior months of postdoc service (both domestic and international) before the start of appointment. See Table 23 and 23N (Hourly) for experience level minimums. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $69,073 to $82,836. Salaries that are higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience level minimum, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time:   100% Anticipated start:   September 2026 or later Position duration:   This will be a 2 year position with the possibility of renewal Application Window Open date:   August 13, 2026 Next review date:   Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:   Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until...

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or more of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose primary focus is on basic, computational, or experimental science rather than clinical intervention, assessment, or service delivery. Successful candidates will be working toward building an externally funded nationally recognized research program, be interested in interacting with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and be able to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students.   The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the...

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or more of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose primary focus is on basic, computational, or experimental science rather than clinical intervention, assessment, or service delivery.  Successful candidates will have established an externally funded, internationally recognized research program, have an interest in interacting with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and have demonstrated effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students.   The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in...

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Cognitive or Social Psychology, with the specific area of research being open. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported research program of research and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027.     The annual salary range is $100,000-110,000. Full review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please...

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology. We welcome applicants with a record of research excellence in cognitive psychology and related disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who would bring a distinct area of expertise beyond the cognitive psychology program’s existing strengths in learning and long-term memory, spatial cognition, legal psychology, and judgment and decision making. Areas of particular interest include attention, perception, working memory, cognitive control, psycholinguistics, and quantitative modeling, although other areas that add breadth will also be considered. We also welcome applied work that advances understanding of cognitive processes in real-world contexts. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an active program of research, pursuing external...

Ohio University is making a significant, university-wide investment in Brain Health and Cognition Across the Lifespan. This initiative brings together faculty expertise across the College of Health Sciences and Professions, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Patton College of Education to advance discovery in brain health, cognition, communication, movement, and learning. Faculty hired into this cohort will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary network dedicated to understanding and enhancing cognitive and functional health across the lifespan, from early development through older adulthood. Together, these new faculty will strengthen Ohio University’s growing reputation in brain health research and education, fostering connections across disciplines and colleges. This investment reflects the University’s commitment to addressing the complex biological, behavioral, and social factors that shape brain health and to translating discoveries into meaningful outcomes that...

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology, to begin September 1, 2027. One position is in social psychology and the other position may be in one of the following areas: cognitive, biological, developmental or clinical/counseling psychology.  We seek individuals who are dedicated teachers passionate about working with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, active and engaging scholars, and effective mentors for students from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will teach Research Methods on rotation, as well as courses in their specialty area (at both the intermediate and advanced levels). One of these courses will involve a laboratory where students gain hands-on skills in research and/or applied psychology. Additionally, successful candidates will contribute to...

The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. We are seeking a faculty colleague with training and expertise in cognitive development who would contribute to the Department of Psychology as well as the Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science. The position requires a 3-2 teaching load and an active research program involving undergraduates. Service expectations are tailored to career trajectory. A completed Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required, as is the capacity to (1) effectively teach courses in cognitive development; foundational courses in our department and in the Cognitive Science major; and advanced courses in area(s) of expertise; (2) establish and maintain an active program of research in cognitive development that...

Kent State University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is recruiting up to two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Psychology to begin Fall 2027. We are most interested in candidates with expertise in Clinical Psychology and, pending budgetary approval, Cognitive/Cognitive Development. Priority will be given to candidates whose research complements existing strengths in the department and who engage in interdisciplinary research and scholarship in either of two cross-cutting themes: 1) developmental processes broadly construed with a particular emphasis on childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood, or 2) social or biological processes underlying physical / mental health and behavior Faculty will be expected to develop a productive research program, pursue extramural funding, direct theses and dissertations, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and training. Minimum requirements include an earned (or expected)...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2024-25 academic year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025). The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in social, cognitive, or developmental psychology.  Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field, but strong ABD candidates will also be considered. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester and will include courses such as General Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The Department consists of 12 full-time faculty in our undergraduate program, representing a range of specialties.  We are housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. There is a vibrant culture...