Cognitive and Psychophysiological Research

University of New Brunswick; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications to teach PSYC 4021: Cognitive and Psychophysiological Research, Winter term 2027. This contract academic position supports research methods in psychology, with emphasis on stress, cognition, motivation, individual differences, and neuroscience.

PhD or PhD candidate is required. Preference may be given to Canadian citizens or residents. The posting notes potential Right-of-First-Refusal and budgetary approvals.

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD candidate.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSYC 4021 Cognitive and Psychophysiological Research during the Winter term at Saint John campus.
• Develop and deliver course materials, assessments, and hands-on experiments.
• Guide students in experimental program creation and research projects.

Education

PhD or PhD candidate

Job description

NOTE: Course offerings are subject to budgetary approval

Posting Reference: PSYC 4021 1

Course Information

Course Prefix: PSYC Course Number: 4021

Course Section: 1 Course Name: Cognitive and Psychophysiological Research

Term: Winter Campus: Saint John

Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Psychology, Department of

Position Start Date: 2027-01-01 Position End Date: 2027-04-23

Posting Date: 2026-10-27 Application Deadline: 2026-11-17

Requested By: Dr. Jonathan Wilbiks

PSYC 4021is Psychology program elective course.

Course Description

This course is an applied research methods course focusing on cognitive and psychophysiological research. Students will focus on theoretical and methodological issues related to stress, cognitive function, motivation, individual differences, and neuroscience. Students will also gain hands‑on experience in creating experimental programs for studying these phenomena and will have the opportunity to execute a research project using their programs.

Qualifications

PhD or PhD candidate.

Additional Notes

There may be holder(s) of Right-of-First-Refusal on this course.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval and may be subject to minimum enrollment.

Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Contract Academic Position Details

Review the collective agreement

Successful Applicant(s)

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada