Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences

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 study of mind, brain, and behavior and offers undergraduate curricular programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, the Data Science Initiative, and the NSF AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI Assistants (ARIA).

The CoPsy department is a diverse and inclusive academic community. Candidates should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of this diverse and inclusive community.
 
QUALIFICATIONS All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2027.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.  The following documents must be submitted online as PDFs to https://apply.interfolio.com/190677: (1) Curriculum vitae; (2) reprints or preprints of three representative publications; (3), a statement of research (strictly no more than 2 pages), in which the candidate demonstrates (a) their fit with one or more of the position’s research themes, (b) a track record of excellence in research, and (c) a well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to extramural research funding; (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (strictly no more than 1 page), in which the candidates demonstrate their ability and readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate level; and (5) a statement highlighting the candidate’s contributions to service (e.g., diversity initiatives, open science; no more than 1 page). Applicants must indicate three references whom Interfolio will prompt to upload letters of reference. All applications must be received by September 15, 2026.
 
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