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The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences combines a long history of outstanding achievement with a modern commitment to interdisciplinary research. As the seventh oldest psychology department in the country, it has been home to such eminent psychologists as Kenneth Spence, Albert Bandura, and Leon Festinger. That tradition of research excellence continues today, reflected in part by the selection of its faculty members as recipients of many of our discipline's most prestigious awards. 

The department's commitment to research excellence is matched by a commitment to providing outstanding training in psychology for both undergraduate and graduate students. The graduate program reflects our strong belief in the importance of hands-on training in the discipline, scholarly productivity, and methodological rigor. Opportunities also abound for undergraduates who wish to become involved in research. 

Many of our faculty are affiliated with more than one departmental training area or research group. In addition, most faculty have strong ties with many other departments, centers, and programs across the university, including the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, the DeLTA Center, the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, the College of Medicine, College of Business, College of Education, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the Neuroscience Graduate Program. 

The department's intellectual life is enhanced by its location in downtown Iowa City, which achieves a rare blend of charm, fun, and safety, and provides a large variety of coffee-houses and restaurants within close walking distance. Iowa City and the University of Iowa also offer a rich cultural life, from live theater, music, and book readings downtown to bigger performances and exhibits at the Hancher Auditorium and other venues for the arts. 

Aug 07, 2026  
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Clinical Science
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Science at the rank of assistant professor, although exceptional candidates at the rank of associate professor will also be considered. The University of Iowa is home to a highly collaborative and nationally recognized Clinical Science program committed to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of mental health disorders and the promotion of adaptive behavior and health. We seek clinically trained scientists with outstanding, innovative research programs with a strong promise of external funding, and welcome applicants working in any area of clinical science. We are particularly interested in researchers whose work spans multiple levels of analysis and advances mechanistic understanding of psychopathology and behavior. Review of applications begins Monday, September 28, 2026, and will continue until the position...
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Full time
Aug 07, 2026  
Open-Area Tenure-Track Position at the Rank of Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We seek innovative neuroscientists working in any area of psychology whose research advances understanding of behavior, learning, and/or cognition. We are open to candidates who use experimental approaches with human or non-human animals as well as those who use computational approaches or modeling. The position includes a generous startup package and opportunities for teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; the teaching load for assistant professors is 1:1. We particularly welcome candidates whose work will foster interdisciplinary collaborations with the Iowa Neuroscience Institute and other research communities across campus. Candidates can learn more about the department’s unique strengths and values here .   Review of applications will begin on Monday, September...
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Full time